Doktorin

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Doktor +‎ -in

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /dɔkˈtoːʁɪn/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Doktorin f (genitive Doktorin, plural Doktorinnen, masculine Doktor)

  1. female doctor, woman doctor

Usage notes[edit]

  • See the usage notes for Doktor.
  • As a form of address, it's customary to use Frau Doktor (usually written Frau Dr.) for female Ph.D.s. When used as a description, then Doktorin is usable, compare for example:
    Sie ist Doktor der Philosophie.She's doctor of philosophy.
    Sie ist eine Doktorin der Philosophie.She's a doctor of philosophy.

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Further reading[edit]

  • Doktorin” in Duden online
  • Doktorin” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache