From root: doktor
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagdoktor
nag-DOK-tor
practiced medicine
Present (Incomplete)
nagdodoktor
nag-do-DOK-tor
is practicing medicine
Future (Contemplated)
magdodoktor
mag-do-DOK-tor
will practice medicine
Usage Note
Magdoktor is used when referring to the act of studying to become a physician or practicing the medical profession. It highlights the career path or the specific action of serving as a doctor in a professional capacity.
Examples
" Gusto kong magdoktor balang araw. "
Natural Translation
I want to become a doctor someday.
Literal Translation
Want I to-practice-medicine some day.
" Pangarap niyang magdoktor balang araw. "
Natural Translation
It is his dream to practice medicine one day.
Literal Translation
Dream his to-practice-medicine one day.
" Kahit mahirap ang buhay, determinado pa rin siyang magdoktor upang matulungan ang mga maralitang pasyente sa kanilang nayon. "
Natural Translation
Even though life is hard, he is still determined to practice medicine in order to help the poor patients in their village.
Literal Translation
Even hard the life, determined still also he to-practice-medicine in-order help the poor patients in their village.
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