γιατρός
giatrós/ʝaˈtros/
The Greek word for doctor is γιατρός (giatrós).
The term refers to a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form γιατρός is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is giatrós. The IPA is /ʝaˈtros/.
Did you know?
- The word γιατρός shares a common ancestor with the English word 'iatrogenic', which describes medical conditions caused by a doctor's treatment.
- Because Greek is a gendered language, a female doctor is called γιατρός in formal writing, but often γιατρίτσα in informal, colloquial speech.
- When addressing a doctor directly in a formal setting, it is common to use the title κύριε γιατρό (Mr. Doctor) to show high respect.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ είναι γιατρός.Tom is a doctor.This sentence is useful for stating someone's profession using γιατρός.Tatoeba #5413338 by Zeus, translation #2272789 by CK
- Είμαι ο γιατρός σας.I'm your doctor.This sentence is useful for a doctor introducing themselves to a patient using γιατρός.Tatoeba #5413461 by Zeus, translation #2248324 by CK
- Είναι γιατρός ο κύριος;Are you a doctor, sir?This sentence is useful for asking a respectful question about someone's profession using γιατρός.Tatoeba #5315750 by Zeus, translation #5341005 by Amittai
- Πήγα στο γιατρόI went to the doctor
- Χρειάζομαι τον γιατρό μουI need my doctor
- Βοηθήστε με! Χρειάζομαι έναν γιατρό!Help me! I need a doctor!
- 47 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Nikos are discussing a health problem.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠρέπει να πας σε έναν γιατρό.Prepei na pas se enan giatros.You need to go to a doctor.
- Νίκος NikosΈχεις κάποιον καλό γιατρό να μου προτείνεις;Echeis kapoion kalo giatro na mou proteineis?Do you have a good doctor to recommend to me?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, ο δικός μου ο γιατρός είναι εξαιρετικός.Ne, o dikos mou o giatros einai exairetikos.Yes, my doctor is excellent.
- Νίκος NikosΕυχαριστώ, θα τον καλέσω αύριο.Efcharisto, tha ton kaleso avrio.Thank you, I will call him tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry γιατρός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γιατρός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
