No. 708 in Malay

doktor

Doctor.

In a sentence

Doktor itu sedang merawat pesakit.
The doctor is treating a patient.
In this sentence, 'doktor' refers to a medical professional engaging in their occupational duties.
Saya bercita-cita menjadi seorang doktor.
I aspire to become a doctor.
Here, 'doktor' signifies a career or professional identity, indicating a person's goal or ambition.
Adakah doktor ini berasal dari kawasan ini?
Is this doctor from this area?
In this usage, 'doktor' still refers to a professional, but the context emphasizes their origin or residence.

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