Usage Note
Siruhano comes from Spanish cirujano and is the standard Tagalog word for a surgeon. While doktor covers physicians generally, siruhano specifies surgical specialization, and families often refer to a respected surgeon simply as ang siruhano without further title or honorific.
Examples
" Doktor at siruhano ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My father is a doctor and surgeon.
Literal Translation
Doctor and surgeon the father my.
" Magaling ang siruhano sa ospital. "
Natural Translation
The surgeon at the hospital is good.
Literal Translation
Good the surgeon at hospital.
" Ipinagkatiwala ng pamilya ang masalimuot na operasyon sa siruhanong matagal nang kilala sa kanyang kahusayan. "
Natural Translation
The family entrusted the complicated operation to the surgeon long known for his/her skill.
Literal Translation
Entrusted by-the family the complicated operation to the surgeon long already known for his/her skill.
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