No. 3,507 in Swedish

doktor

Doctor.

In a sentence

Doktorn undersöker patienten noggrant.
The doctor examines the patient carefully.
In this sentence, 'doktor' refers to a medical professional who is examining a patient.
Hon har nyligen blivit doktor i fysik.
She has recently become a doctor in physics.
Here, 'doktor' signifies a title obtained by completing an advanced academic degree, specifically a doctorate in physics.
Kan jag få tala med doktor Andersson?
May I speak with Doctor Andersson?
In this context, 'doktor' is used as a formal title to address a person who holds either a medical degree or a doctorate.

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