From root: doktor
Usage Note
Doktora is the feminine form of the word, used specifically for women physicians.
Examples
" Doktora ang aking ina. "
Natural Translation
My mother is a doctor.
Literal Translation
Female-doctor the my mother.
" Ang aking kapatid ay isang doktora. "
Natural Translation
My sister is a doctor.
Literal Translation
The my sister is a female-doctor.
" Ang doktorang gumamot sa lolo ko ay napakabait at maingat sa bawat pasyente niya. "
Natural Translation
The doctor who treated my grandfather is very kind and careful with each of her patients.
Literal Translation
The female-doctor who-treated at grandfather my is very-kind and careful at each patient her.
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