Ukrainian Word of the Day
лікар
/LI-kar/ • noun — 13th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: doctor; a medical professional who diagnoses and treats patients
Examples
- Мені потрібно записатися до лікаря.
(I need to make an appointment with the doctor.) - Лікар оглянув пацієнта й призначив ліки.
(The doctor examined the patient and prescribed medicine.) - Вона працює лікарем у місцевій клініці.
(She works as a doctor at the local clinic.)
Synonyms
- доктор
- медик
Use 'лікар' to refer to a physician or medical practitioner. 'Доктор' is a common synonym (also used in formal or academic contexts), and 'медик' is more informal/generic. In Ukrainian you change the ending for cases (e.g., 'до лікаря' — to the doctor, 'лікарем' — as a doctor).
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