Healthnoun
Doktor
DOK-tor
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Word of the Day · Thursday, June 25, 2026
Doktor — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 25, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Doktor" is a straightforward loanword — Bisaya, like Filipino generally, absorbed most modern medical and professional vocabulary directly from Spanish and English rather than coining new native terms.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
In many rural Visayan towns, a trip to the "doktor" is still often a last resort after home remedies ("tambal") and consulting a manghihilot (traditional healer) don't resolve the problem.
Example Sentences
Deciding to seek medical help
Kinahanglan na nato dad-on siya sa doktor.
“We need to bring him/her to the doctor now.”
Describing a medical visit
Gireseta sa doktor ang tambal para sa hilanat.
“The doctor prescribed medicine for the fever.”
Asking about local healthcare access
Naa ba'y doktor diri sa barangay?
“Is there a doctor here in the barangay?”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
In many rural Visayan towns, what often comes before a visit to the doktor?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Doktor" mean in Bisaya?
"Doktor" means "Doctor" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Health category, pronounced as "DOK-tor".
How do you pronounce "Doktor" in Cebuano?
"Doktor" is pronounced "DOK-tor". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Doktor" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Kinahanglan na nato dad-on siya sa doktor." — "We need to bring him/her to the doctor now.". In many rural Visayan towns, a trip to the "doktor" is still often a last resort after home remedies ("tambal") and consulting a manghihilot (traditional healer) don't resolve the problem.
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