De dokter
Example: De dokter helpt de zieke patiënt in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"De dokter" refers to a medical professional who diagnoses, treats, and provides care for patients. In the example phrase, "De dokter helpt de zieke patiënt in het ziekenhuis," the doctor assists the sick patient in the hospital, emphasizing their role in healthcare.
Etymology
The term "de dokter" comes from the Latin word 'doctor,' meaning 'teacher' or 'one who is learned.' Over time, it evolved in Dutch to specifically denote a medical doctor. Did you know that originally, doctors were considered scholars before becoming associated primarily with medicine?
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"De dokter" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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