Doctor in Tagalog

“Doctor” in Tagalog is “Doktor” or “Manggagamot”. These terms are commonly used in the Philippines to refer to medical professionals. Whether you’re visiting a clinic or discussing healthcare, understanding how Filipinos refer to doctors will help you communicate more effectively. Let’s explore the different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples below.

[Words] = Doctor

[Definition]

• Doctor /ˈdɒktər/
• Noun 1: A person who is qualified to treat people who are ill or injured; a medical practitioner.
• Noun 2: A person who holds a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in a particular field of study.
• Verb: To change or alter something in a dishonest way; to tamper with.

[Synonyms] = Doktor, Manggagamot, Mediко, Duktor, Physician (Pisisyan)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The doctor examined the patient carefully and prescribed the necessary medication.
• Ex1_PH: Sinuri ng doktor nang maingat ang pasyente at nagresetang gamot na kailangan.
• Ex2_EN: She wants to become a doctor to help people in her community.
• Ex2_PH: Nais niyang maging doktor upang matulungan ang mga tao sa kanyang komunidad.
• Ex3_EN: The doctor advised him to rest and drink plenty of water.
• Ex3_PH: Pinayuhan siya ng doktor na magpahinga at uminom ng maraming tubig.
• Ex4_EN: My father is a doctor of philosophy specializing in history.
• Ex4_PH: Ang aking ama ay isang doktor ng pilosopiya na dalubhasa sa kasaysayan.
• Ex5_EN: You should see a doctor if the symptoms persist for more than a week.
• Ex5_PH: Dapat kang kumonsulta sa doktor kung ang mga sintomas ay tumatagal ng higit sa isang linggo.