Лікар (likar)
noun · Beginner · Body & Health
Meaning
English: Doctor
A doctor.
Examples
🗣 Треба піти до лікаря.
💬 I need to go to the doctor.
Etymology
The word ‘лікар’ (likar) stems from the Proto-Slavic *likarь, meaning ‘healer’. This term has grown to specifically refer to medical practitioners in modern contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Лікар’ is used in professional and medical environments and is formally recognized in both spoken and written Ukrainian. It does not have significant regional variations.
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Tags: health, profession