How to Say ‘Doctor’ in German
Frau Doktor
frow DOK-tor
[frow DOK-tor]
💬 Usage Tip: A polite way to address a female doctor. You may also hear Frau Doktor + surname.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Patients in Germany often use titles with doctors as a sign of respect.
Phrase Breakdown
Frau
[frow]
Mrs. / Ms. / woman
Polite female title used in the phrase "Frau Doktor."
Ich sage Frau Doktor, wenn ich die Ärztin anspreche.
I say Mrs./Ms. Doctor when I address the female doctor.
Doktor
[DOK-tor]
doctor
Professional title in the phrase "Frau Doktor."
Bei Frau Doktor erklärt der Doktor die nächsten Schritte.
With the female doctor, the doctor explains the next steps.
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