From root: doktor
Usage Note
Pagdoktor describes the specific act or intent of serving in a medical capacity.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pagdoktor. "
Natural Translation
Being a doctor is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the act-of-being-a-doctor.
" Ang pagdoktor ay nangangailangan ng mahabang pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
Becoming a doctor requires a long time of studying.
Literal Translation
The act-of-being-a-doctor is needing of long studying.
" Hindi lamang tungkol sa pera ang pagdoktor kundi tungkol din sa tunay na pagmamalasakit sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Being a doctor is not only about money but also about genuine compassion for others.
Literal Translation
Not only about money the act-of-being-a-doctor but about also true care for fellow.
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