From root: doktor
Usage Note
Pagkadoktor refers to the status or condition of being a medical professional.
Examples
" Marangal ang pagkadoktor. "
Natural Translation
Doctorhood is noble.
Literal Translation
Noble the doctorhood.
" Marangal ang tungkuling pagkadoktor. "
Natural Translation
The duty of doctorhood is noble.
Literal Translation
Noble the duty doctorhood.
" Hindi lamang trabaho ang pagkadoktor kundi isang tungkulin na kailangang gampanan nang may malasakit sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Doctorhood is not just a job but a duty that must be carried out with compassion for others.
Literal Translation
Not only job the doctorhood but a duty that must carry-out with compassion to fellow.
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