רופא
rofe
The Hebrew word for doctor is רופא (rofe).
The word refers to a person qualified to treat people who are ill.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes based on gender and number. The feminine singular form is רופאה. The masculine plural form is רופאים, and the feminine plural form is רופאות. Additionally, the feminine singular noun takes the construct state form רופאת when it is followed by a noun in a possessive relationship.
How do you pronounce it?
rofe
Did you know?
- The biblical version of רופא ('rofe') often appears in texts not just as a medical doctor, but as a divine healer, emphasizing a spiritual dimension of medicine.
- While רופא ('rofe') is the standard term, you might encounter the archaic term חובש ('chovesh'), which originally meant 'one who binds' or a bandage-wrapper before becoming a term for a medic.
- While English uses 'doctor' for any PhD, in Hebrew, calling a scholar רופא would be a confusing mistake.
Examples in context
- יש לה בן רופא.She has a son who is a doctor.This sentence is useful for describing someone's profession with the form רופא.Tatoeba #6007928 by fekundulo, translation #308726 by CK
- האם היא לא רופאה?Isn't she a doctor?This sentence is useful for asking a question about a professional using the form רופא.Tatoeba #572253 by Eldad, translation #312528 by CK
- האם אבא שלו רופא?Is his father a doctor?This sentence is useful for asking a question about a profession using the form רופא.Tatoeba #1747358 by MrShoval, translation #287430 by CK
- הרופא אמר שאני צריך לנוח ולשתות יותר מים.The doctor said that I need to rest and drink more water.
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Example conversation
Maya and Ido are talking in a cafe about a phone call.
- מאיה Mayaעידו, התקשר אליך רופא?Ido, hitkasher elekha rofe?Ido, did a doctor call you?
- עידו Idoכן, הרופא התקשר כדי לתאם תור.Ken, harofe hitkasher kedei leta'em tor.Yes, the doctor called to schedule an appointment.
- מאיה Mayaהאם זה רופא המשפחה שלך?Ha'im ze rofe hamishpacha shelkha?Is it your family doctor?
- עידו Idoכן, זה הרופא שלי.Ken, ze harofe sheli.Yes, it is my doctor.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
