German Word · Intermediate
doktern
to make dilettantish healing efforts, either privately or as a quacksalver
Pronunciation: /ˈdɔktɐn/
Meaning
to make dilettantish healing efforts, either privately or as a quacksalver
Example
Wenn ihr Mann krank ist, doktert sie gern mal auf eigene Faust.
Whenever her husband is ill, she likes to act as a doctor on her own account.
Practice tips
- Practice doktern out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.