Ukrainian · Body & Health
Лікар
likar
Doctor
Beginnernoun
Definition
A doctor.
Example
Треба піти до лікаря.
I need to go to the doctor.
Etymology
The word 'лікар' (likar) stems from the Proto-Slavic *likarь, meaning 'healer'. This term has grown to specifically refer to medical practitioners in modern contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Лікар' is used in professional and medical environments and is formally recognized in both spoken and written Ukrainian. It does not have significant regional variations.