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The title for a person who has earned a doctorate (the highest academic degree). Used as a form of address or before the name.
Frau Doktor Schmidt hält heute einen Vortrag über ihre Forschung.
Doctor Schmidt is giving a lecture today about her research.
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An informal term for a physician or medical doctor.
Ich fühle mich nicht gut, ich muss morgen zum Doktor gehen.
I don't feel well; I have to go to the doctor tomorrow.
When 'Doktor' (doctor) stands as a title before a name, the word is not declined. It keeps the same form in all cases.
Wir haben mit Frau Doktor Weber gesprochen.
We spoke with Doctor Weber.
Using 'Doktor' (doctor) for a physician is very common in everyday language. It is often used with the prepositions 'zu' and 'bei'.
Ich habe morgen einen Termin beim Doktor.
I have an appointment at the doctor's tomorrow.
If 'Doktor' (doctor) appears with a name (e.g., 'Herr Doktor Meier'), it refers to the academic title. If it appears alone with 'zum' or 'beim', it informally refers to a medical doctor.
Professor Doktor Klein hält eine Vorlesung.
Professor Doctor Klein is giving a lecture.
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Both words can refer to a medical professional who treats patients. Arzt is the standard occupational term, while Doktor is used informally in this sense and does not require the person to hold a doctorate. In neutral situations, Arzt is usually more appropriate; Doktor sounds more familiar or casual.
Der Doktor untersucht meinen Sohn und erklärt uns die Behandlung.
The doctor examines my son and explains the treatment to us.
Der Arzt untersucht meinen Sohn und erklärt uns die Behandlung.
The doctor examines my son and explains the treatment to us.
