Meaning 1neutral · 88%
a man whose job is to treat sick or injured people
Natural examples
Ich muss heute zum Doktor gehen.
Ist der Doktor jetzt da?
Der Doktor sagt, ich brauche Ruhe.
Usage note
In everyday speech, Doktor can refer to a doctor, but Arzt is the standard German noun for the medical profession. Doktor can also be an academic title in other contexts.
Useful combinations
zum Doktor gehen — go to the doctor — ask the doctor