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врач

Translation of врач

physician

Meaning of врач

Russian

Человек, который лечит больных.

English

a doctor, especially one who treats illnesses with medicine

врач

Transcription and pronunciation of врач

Transcription
[vrat͡ɕ]
In Latin letters
vrach

Traps and common mistakes

Врач or физик?

физик

физик ≠ physician: a physicist, a scientist

Don't say физик about a doctor. A scientist who studies physics — физик; a doctor — врач.

Врач выписал мне новое лекарство.

The physician prescribed me a new medicine.

Её брат — физик, а не врач.

Her brother is a physicist, not a physician.

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  1. Talk to your physician about the side effects.

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    Поговорите с врачом о побочных эффектах.

  2. Her father was a respected physician.

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    Её отец был уважаемым врачом.

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What's the difference between врач, доктор, and терапевт

Д
🇷🇺Russian
доктор

Same meaning, more spoken; also used to address a doctor.

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Т
🇷🇺Russian
терапевт

A general physician (GP), not any doctor.

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What does врач mean?

a doctor, especially one who treats illnesses with medicine

How do you pronounce врач?

врач is pronounced [vrat͡ɕ], in Latin letters “vrach”.

How is врач used in a sentence?

Talk to your physician about the side effects. Translation: Поговорите с врачом о побочных эффектах.

Is врач part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, врач (physician) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is врач part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, врач (physician) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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