From root: doktor
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinadoktor
i-pi-na-dok-TOR
had treated by a doctor
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapadoktor
i-pi-na-pa-dok-TOR
having treated by a doctor
Future (Contemplated)
ipapadoktor
i-pa-pa-dok-TOR
will have treated by a doctor
Usage Note
Ipadoktor is used when someone needs to take another person, such as a child or family member, to see a physician for medical treatment. It emphasizes the act of facilitating a consultation or check-up, common in discussions about family health and caretaking.
Examples
" Ipadoktor mo ang bata. "
Natural Translation
Have the child seen by a doctor.
Literal Translation
Have-treated-by-doctor you the child.
" Kailangan mong ipadoktor ang sugat mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to have your wound treated by a doctor.
Literal Translation
Need you have-treated-by-doctor the wound your.
" Mas mabuting ipadoktor agad ang lagnat ng bata bago ito lumala nang husto. "
Natural Translation
It is better to have the child's fever checked by a doctor right away before it worsens badly.
Literal Translation
More good have-treated-by-doctor immediately the fever of-the child before it worsen very.
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