Gujarati · Body & Health
ડૉક્ટર
daktar
Doctor
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person trained to treat sick people.
Example
તમારે ડૉક્ટર પાસે જવું જોઈએ.
You should go to the doctor.
Etymology
'ડૉક્ટર' (daktar) comes from the English word 'doctor', which itself is derived from the Latin 'docere' meaning 'to teach'. The term was adopted into Gujarati during colonial times.
How & Where It’s Used
Primarily used in both formal and informal contexts, this term is widely recognized and refers to medical professionals. It is commonly used in both spoken and written forms across all regions of Gujarat.