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B1 noun 9 min de leitura

Doktorat

Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas Doktorat em 30 segundos

Explicação Doktorat in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'Doktorat' very often, but you might hear it when people talk about their jobs or education. Think of it as a very high 'Schule' (school) level. A 'Doktor' is a person who studied for a long time. The 'Doktorat' is the name of that study. You can remember it by thinking of 'Doctor'. In German, we say 'das Doktorat'. It is a neuter noun. You might say: 'Mein Bruder hat ein Doktorat.' This means your brother is very smart and finished a high degree. It is important to know that in Germany, a 'Doktor' is not always a medical doctor who helps you when you are sick. Sometimes they are doctors of history, music, or math. At this level, just recognize that it is a very high academic title.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'Doktorat' in simple sentences about education. You should know that it is 'das Doktorat' and that it takes a long time to finish. You might use it when talking about your family or your goals. For example: 'Ich möchte ein Doktorat machen.' (I want to do a doctorate). You should also know the word 'Universität' (university) because that is where you get a 'Doktorat'. You can also use the word 'studieren' (to study). 'Er studiert für sein Doktorat.' (He is studying for his doctorate). It is a formal word. If you meet someone with this title, you know they have worked very hard for many years. Remember the gender: DAS Doktorat.

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At the B1 level, you should be able to discuss 'Doktorat' in the context of career paths and the education system. You should understand that it involves a 'Dissertation' (a long book or research paper). You can use more complex verbs like 'abschließen' (to complete) or 'anfangen' (to start). 'Nach meinem Master möchte ich ein Doktorat in Chemie anfangen.' You should also be aware of the social importance of the 'Doktorat' in German-speaking countries. It is more than just a degree; it is a title that people are proud of. You might see it on business cards. You should be able to explain what a doctorate is in simple German: 'Ein Doktorat ist der höchste akademische Grad, den man an einer Universität erreichen kann.' You should also be comfortable using it in different cases, like the dative: 'Mit einem Doktorat hat man bessere Jobchancen.'

At the B2 level, you should understand the nuances of the 'Doktorat' and its place in the European higher education system (the Bologna Process). You should be able to distinguish between 'Doktorat' and 'Promotion'. 'Promotion' is the process of getting the degree, while 'Doktorat' is the degree itself. You can talk about 'Doktoranden' (PhD students) and 'Doktorväter' or 'Doktormütter' (supervisors). You should also be able to discuss the requirements, such as 'Forschung' (research) and 'Publikationen' (publications). You might use the word in debates about education: 'Ist ein Doktorat heutzutage noch notwendig für eine Karriere in der Wirtschaft?' You should be able to use the genitive case correctly: 'Die Dauer des Doktorats hängt vom Fachbereich ab.'

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At the C1 level, you should use 'Doktorat' with precision in academic and professional discussions. You should be familiar with related terms like 'Rigorosum', 'Disputation', and 'Habilitation'. You can discuss the structural differences between a 'strukturiertes Doktorat' (a structured PhD program with classes) and the traditional German 'Individualpromotion'. You should be able to express complex thoughts about the value of a 'Doktorat' in various fields. For example, you might discuss the 'Entwertung von Doktoraten' (the devaluation of doctorates) or the 'Plagiatsaffären' (plagiarism scandals) involving high-profile individuals. Your vocabulary should include collocations like 'ein Doktorat anstreben', 'ein Doktorat abbrechen', or 'ein Doktorat mit summa cum laude abschließen'.

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the term 'Doktorat' and its cultural implications. You can engage in deep academic discourse about the history of the 'Doktorat' and its evolution from the medieval university system to the modern research institution. You understand the legal aspects of holding a 'Doktorgrad' and the specific regulations (Promotionsordnungen) of different faculties. You can use the word in sophisticated metaphorical or rhetorical contexts. You are aware of regional variations, such as how 'Doktorat' is the standard term in Switzerland (ETH) versus the more varied terminology in Germany. You can write academic critiques or professional assessments where the 'Doktorat' is a central theme, using flawless grammar and a highly formal register.

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Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas

Doktorat em 30 segundos

Highest academic degree (PhD).
Requires a dissertation and research.
Commonly used in Switzerland and Austria.
Takes 3-5 years typically.

The German noun das Doktorat refers to the highest academic degree awarded by a university, known in English as a doctorate or a PhD. While the term is universally understood across the German-speaking world (D-A-CH region), it is particularly prevalent in Switzerland and Austria to describe the degree itself. In Germany, the term Promotion is often used to describe the process of obtaining the degree, while Doktorgrad refers to the title. However, Doktorat remains a standard, formal term for the academic qualification. To hold a Doktorat signifies that an individual has conducted original research, written a dissertation (Doktorarbeit), and successfully defended it before a committee of professors.

Academic Hierarchy: The Doktorat sits above the Master's degree and is usually a prerequisite for a career as a professor (followed by a Habilitation in some systems).

Nach fünf Jahren harter Forschung erhielt sie endlich ihr Doktorat in theoretischer Physik.

In social contexts, having a Doktorat carries immense weight. Unlike in many English-speaking countries where the title 'Dr.' is primarily associated with medical doctors, in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, it is a significant academic distinction regardless of the field. It is not uncommon for people to include the title on their doorbells, business cards, and even official ID cards. Using the word Doktorat implies a level of intellectual rigor and dedication that spans several years of post-graduate study.

Regional Usage: In Switzerland, the term is the standard way to refer to doctoral studies (e.g., 'ein Doktorat an der ETH Zürich').

Das Doktorat ist Voraussetzung für diese Stelle in der Forschungsabteilung.

The word is also used in compound constructions like Doktoratsstudium (doctoral studies) or Doktoratsstelle (PhD position). When you hear this word, you should immediately think of high-level research, academic rigor, and the culmination of a university education. It is used in formal documents, academic transcripts, and professional biographies to denote that someone has reached the peak of their educational journey.

The Process: Obtaining a Doktorat involves writing a 'Dissertation' and passing a 'Rigorosum' (oral exam) or a 'Disputation' (defense).

Er strebt ein Doktorat in Philosophie an.

Using the word Doktorat correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical gender (neuter) and the typical verbs it pairs with. Since it is a noun representing an achievement or a process, you will often find it as the object of verbs like machen (to do), abschließen (to complete), anfangen (to start), or erwerben (to acquire). Because it is a neuter noun, it takes the article das in the nominative and accusative cases, and dem in the dative case.

Common Verbs: anstreben (to aim for), absolvieren (to complete/do), abbrechen (to drop out of).

Sie hat ihr Doktorat mit Auszeichnung bestanden.

When describing the subject matter of the degree, you use the preposition in followed by the field of study. For example, 'ein Doktorat in Biologie' or 'ein Doktorat in Geschichte'. If you are talking about where someone is doing their degree, you use the preposition an (at) followed by the university in the dative case. For example, 'Sie macht ihr Doktorat an der Universität Wien'. This structure is essential for providing context to the degree.

Während meines Doktorats habe ich in drei verschiedenen Ländern geforscht.

The word can also appear in the genitive case, which is often used in formal writing to indicate duration or affiliation. For example, 'während des Doktorats' (during the doctorate). In plural form, it becomes die Doktorate, though this is rarely used since most people only obtain one. You might use the plural when discussing various doctoral programs offered by a university: 'Die Universität bietet verschiedene Doktorate an'.

Prepositional Phrases: 'Nach dem Doktorat' (after the doctorate), 'für das Doktorat' (for the doctorate), 'wegen des Doktorats' (because of the doctorate).

Ein Doktorat erfordert viel Selbstdisziplin und Durchhaltevermögen.

In professional contexts, you might see it in job descriptions: 'Voraussetzung ist ein abgeschlossenes Doktorat' (Requirement is a completed doctorate). Here, the past participle abgeschlossen (completed) is a very common adjective to pair with the noun. Understanding these patterns allows you to speak about academic achievements with the precision expected in professional and academic German environments.

Adjectives: anstrengend (exhausting), prestigeträchtig (prestigious), interdisziplinär (interdisciplinary).

Sein Doktorat war der Grund für seinen Umzug nach Berlin.

You will encounter the word Doktorat most frequently in academic and professional settings. If you are walking through a university campus in Zurich or Vienna, you will see signs for the 'Doktoratsbüro' (Doctorate Office) or posters advertising 'Doktoratsstipendien' (Doctoral Scholarships). Professors will use the term when discussing the progress of their research assistants, and students will use it when describing their future career plans. It is the formal currency of the higher education system.

In the News: You might hear about politicians whose 'Doktorat' is being scrutinized for plagiarism, a topic that has been quite prominent in German media over the last decade.

In den Nachrichten wurde über die Aberkennung seines Doktorats berichtet.

In the corporate world, particularly in fields like pharmaceuticals, engineering, and law, the word appears in recruitment contexts. Human resources managers will ask, 'Haben Sie Ihr Doktorat bereits abgeschlossen?' during an interview. It is also a frequent term in professional networking sites like LinkedIn or Xing, where users list their qualifications. In these contexts, the word serves as a shorthand for 'expert status'.

Das Unternehmen bevorzugt Bewerber mit einem Doktorat.

Furthermore, you will hear it in social gatherings among the educated middle class (the 'Bildungsbürgertum'). Conversations about someone's 'Doktorvater' (thesis advisor) or the difficulty of their 'Doktorat' are common. It's a word that bridges the gap between a personal life-stage and a professional qualification. Even in casual settings, if someone mentions they are 'doing their doctor,' the listener might respond with, 'Wie läuft dein Doktorat?'

Official Documents: Diplomas, CVs (Lebensläufe), and academic regulations (Studienordnungen) will always use the formal term 'Doktorat'.

Auf seiner Visitenkarte steht sein Doktorat direkt neben seinem Namen.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing the title with the degree. In English, you 'get a PhD,' but in German, you 'machen ein Doktorat' or 'promovieren'. A very common error is saying 'Ich mache meinen Doktorat' (using the masculine 'meinen' instead of the neuter 'mein'). Because Doktorat is neuter, all associated articles and adjectives must reflect this. Another mistake is using the word 'Doktor' when you actually mean the degree. 'Ich habe einen Doktor' is colloquially okay, but 'Ich habe ein Doktorat' is the grammatically precise way to describe the qualification.

Gender Confusion: Incorrect: Der Doktorat. Correct: Das Doktorat.

Falsch: Ich bin stolz auf meinen Doktorat. Richtig: Ich bin stolz auf mein Doktorat.

Another subtle mistake involves the difference between Doktorat and Promotion. While they are often used interchangeably, Promotion is the act of conferring the degree. You 'promote' (promovieren), which results in a Doktorat. English speakers often try to translate 'I am doing my doctorate' literally as 'Ich tue mein Doktorat,' but the correct verb is machen or absolvieren. Avoid using 'tun' at all costs in this context.

Man sagt nicht 'Ich habe ein Doktor', sondern 'Ich habe den Doktortitel' oder 'ein Doktorat'.

Finally, be careful with the plural. Many students assume the plural is 'Doktoraten' (adding an -en), but the correct plural is die Doktorate. However, because most people only ever discuss one doctorate, the plural is extremely rare and can sound unnatural if used unnecessarily. Stick to the singular unless you are specifically comparing different types of doctoral degrees.

Verb Pairing: Incorrect: Ein Doktorat schreiben (You write a 'Doktorarbeit', not a 'Doktorat'). Correct: Ein Doktorat machen.

Er hat sein Doktorat abgebrochen, um ein Startup zu gründen.

To sound like a native speaker, you must understand the nuances between Doktorat and its synonyms. The most common alternative is Promotion. While Doktorat refers to the status or degree, Promotion refers to the entire process of obtaining that degree. If someone says, 'Ich bin in der Promotion,' they mean they are currently working on their PhD. If they say, 'Ich habe mein Doktorat,' they mean they have already finished it.

Doktorat vs. Promotion: Doktorat is the result; Promotion is the procedure.

Während die Promotion läuft, nennt man die Person oft Doktorand.

Another related term is Doktorgrad. This is the official administrative term for the degree. You will see Doktorgrad on certificates and in legal texts. In Switzerland, you will almost exclusively hear Doktorat, whereas in Germany, Promotion is slightly more common in daily university speech. Then there is the PhD, which is increasingly used in international or science-heavy programs in Germany to indicate that the program follows the Anglo-American model rather than the traditional German one.

Die Dissertation ist der wichtigste Teil des Doktorats.

Finally, consider the term Habilitation. This is sometimes confused with a Doktorat by outsiders, but it is actually the step *after* the doctorate, required to become a full professor in Germany. Understanding these distinctions—between the process (Promotion), the degree (Doktorat), the title (Doktorgrad), and the thesis (Dissertation)—is key to navigating German academia successfully.

Comparison Table: Promotion = Process | Doktorat = Degree | Dissertation = Thesis | Doktorvater = Supervisor.

Nach dem Doktorat folgt für viele die Postdoc-Phase.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

In the Middle Ages, the 'Doktorat' gave you the 'licentia docendi'—the license to teach at any university in Christendom.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /dɔktoˈʁaːt/

US /dɔktoˈʁɑt/

Dok-to-RAT

Rima com

Referat Plakat Soldat Staat Apparat Senat Resultat Diktat

Erros comuns

Stressing the first syllable (DOK-torat) like in English.
Mispronouncing the final 't' as a soft 'd'.
Confusing the 'o' sounds with the English 'doctor' sounds.
Making the 'a' in '-at' too short.
Failing to pronounce the 'r' in the middle clearly.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 3/5

Easy to recognize due to English similarity.

Escrita 4/5

Requires correct gender and case endings.

Expressão oral 5/5

Stress on the last syllable is tricky for English speakers.

Audição 3/5

Clear pronunciation, usually easy to hear.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

Universität Studium Abschluss Titel Wissenschaft

Aprenda a seguir

Dissertation Promotion Habilitation Forschungsprojekt Stipendium

Avançado

Venia Legendi Rigorosum Disputation Promotionsausschuss Inauguraldissertation

Gramática essencial

Neuter nouns ending in -at

das Doktorat, das Referat, das Diktat

Genitive with 'während'

Während des Doktorats...

Dative with 'nach'

Nach dem Doktorat...

Accusative with 'für'

Für sein Doktorat...

Compound noun formation

Doktorat + Studium = Doktoratsstudium (with linking -s)

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Exemplos por nível

Das Doktorat ist schwer.

The doctorate is difficult.

Neuter noun, nominative case.

Er hat ein Doktorat.

He has a doctorate.

Accusative case after 'haben'.

Mein Vater macht ein Doktorat.

My father is doing a doctorate.

Present tense of 'machen'.

Ist das ein Doktorat?

Is that a doctorate?

Question structure.

Sie lernt für ihr Doktorat.

She is learning for her doctorate.

Preposition 'für' + accusative.

Das Doktorat dauert lange.

The doctorate takes a long time.

Verb 'dauern'.

Ein Doktorat ist gut.

A doctorate is good.

Simple predicate adjective.

Ich sehe das Doktorat.

I see the doctorate (certificate).

Direct object.

Ich möchte später ein Doktorat machen.

I would like to do a doctorate later.

Modal verb 'möchte'.

Sie arbeitet an ihrem Doktorat.

She is working on her doctorate.

Preposition 'an' + dative.

Sein Doktorat ist in Geschichte.

His doctorate is in history.

Preposition 'in' for field of study.

Hast du dein Doktorat schon fertig?

Is your doctorate already finished?

Perfect tense/adjective use.

Ein Doktorat ist anstrengend.

A doctorate is exhausting.

Predicate adjective.

Er braucht ein Doktorat für den Job.

He needs a doctorate for the job.

Preposition 'für' + accusative.

Wo machst du dein Doktorat?

Where are you doing your doctorate?

Interrogative 'Wo'.

Das Doktorat war sehr teuer.

The doctorate was very expensive.

Past tense 'war'.

Nach dem Master folgt oft das Doktorat.

After the Master's often follows the doctorate.

Preposition 'nach' + dative.

Sie hat ihr Doktorat erfolgreich abgeschlossen.

She successfully completed her doctorate.

Perfect tense with 'abgeschlossen'.

Ein Doktorat erfordert viel Zeit.

A doctorate requires a lot of time.

Verb 'erfordern'.

Er schreibt gerade seine Arbeit für das Doktorat.

He is currently writing his thesis for the doctorate.

Preposition 'für' + accusative.

Ohne Doktorat kann man kein Professor werden.

Without a doctorate, one cannot become a professor.

Preposition 'ohne' + accusative.

Das Doktorat ist in vielen Ländern hoch angesehen.

The doctorate is highly regarded in many countries.

Passive-like construction/adjective.

Während des Doktorats bekommt man oft ein Stipendium.

During the doctorate, one often gets a scholarship.

Genitive case with 'während'.

Sie hat sich für ein Doktorat in Biologie entschieden.

She decided on a doctorate in biology.

Reflexive verb 'sich entscheiden für'.

Ein strukturiertes Doktorat bietet mehr Betreuung.

A structured doctorate offers more supervision.

Attributive adjective 'strukturiertes'.

Das Doktorat ist die Voraussetzung für eine akademische Karriere.

The doctorate is the prerequisite for an academic career.

Noun 'Voraussetzung'.

Viele brechen ihr Doktorat wegen des hohen Drucks ab.

Many drop out of their doctorate because of the high pressure.

Separable verb 'abbrechen'.

Das Thema seines Doktorats ist sehr komplex.

The topic of his doctorate is very complex.

Genitive possession.

Sie strebt ein Doktorat an der Universität Zürich an.

She is aiming for a doctorate at the University of Zurich.

Separable verb 'anstreben'.

Ein Doktorat kann die Gehaltsaussichten deutlich verbessern.

A doctorate can significantly improve salary prospects.

Modal verb 'kann' + infinitive.

Er hat das Doktorat berufsbegleitend absolviert.

He completed the doctorate while working.

Adverb 'berufsbegleitend'.

Das Doktorat verleiht einem das Recht, den Titel 'Dr.' zu führen.

The doctorate grants one the right to use the title 'Dr.'.

Verb 'verleihen' + dative object.

Die Qualität des Doktorats wird durch externe Gutachter geprüft.

The quality of the doctorate is checked by external reviewers.

Passive voice.

Ein interdisziplinäres Doktorat verbindet verschiedene Fachbereiche.

An interdisciplinary doctorate combines different fields.

Adjective 'interdisziplinäres'.

Trotz des abgeschlossenen Doktorats fand er keine Stelle.

Despite the completed doctorate, he found no position.

Preposition 'trotz' + genitive.

Das Doktorat stellt eine enorme psychische Belastung dar.

The doctorate represents an enormous psychological burden.

Separable verb 'darstellen'.

Die Finanzierung des Doktorats ist oft unsicher.

The funding of the doctorate is often uncertain.

Genitive construction.

Nach der Verteidigung wurde ihr das Doktorat feierlich verliehen.

After the defense, the doctorate was ceremoniously awarded to her.

Passive voice, past tense.

Ein Doktorat in den Geisteswissenschaften dauert oft länger.

A doctorate in the humanities often takes longer.

Plural noun 'Geisteswissenschaften'.

Die Reform der Doktorate war Gegenstand hitziger Debatten.

The reform of doctorates was the subject of heated debates.

Genitive plural.

Das Doktorat fungiert als Initiationsritus in die wissenschaftliche Gemeinschaft.

The doctorate functions as an initiation rite into the scientific community.

Verb 'fungieren als'.

Die Inflation der Doktorate schmälert deren gesellschaftliches Prestige.

The inflation of doctorates diminishes their social prestige.

Genitive plural and demonstrative pronoun 'deren'.

In seinem Doktorat setzte er sich kritisch mit der Phänomenologie auseinander.

In his doctorate, he critically engaged with phenomenology.

Reflexive separable verb 'sich auseinandersetzen mit'.

Das Doktorat ist das Ergebnis jahrelanger exzellenter Forschungsarbeit.

The doctorate is the result of years of excellent research work.

Genitive attribute.

Manche sehen im Doktorat lediglich eine Eintrittskarte in die Führungsebene.

Some see the doctorate merely as a ticket to the management level.

Prepositional object 'in'.

Die Promotionsordnung regelt die Vergabe des Doktorats.

The doctoral regulations govern the awarding of the doctorate.

Compound noun 'Promotionsordnung'.

Sein Doktorat wurde aufgrund von Plagiatsvorwürfen aberkannt.

His doctorate was revoked due to allegations of plagiarism.

Passive voice with 'aberkannt'.

Ein Doktorat erfordert die Fähigkeit zur epistemologischen Reflexion.

A doctorate requires the capacity for epistemological reflection.

Abstract nouns.

Colocações comuns

ein Doktorat machen

ein Doktorat abschließen

ein Doktorat anstreben

ein Doktorat in [Fach]

während des Doktorats

ein Doktorat abbrechen

zum Doktorat zugelassen werden

ein abgeschlossenes Doktorat

Doktorat mit Auszeichnung

Doktorat an der Universität

Frases Comuns

Das Doktorat in der Tasche haben

— To have successfully finished the doctorate.

Endlich habe ich das Doktorat in der Tasche!

Ein Doktorat dranhängen

— To decide to do a doctorate immediately after a Master's degree.

Ich werde nach dem Master noch ein Doktorat dranhängen.

An einem Doktorat sitzen

— To be currently working on a doctorate.

Er sitzt schon seit drei Jahren an seinem Doktorat.

Das Doktorat hinkriegen

— To manage to finish the doctorate (colloquial).

Ich hoffe, ich kriege das Doktorat hin.

Voraussetzung: Doktorat

— A common line in job ads meaning a PhD is required.

In der Anzeige steht: Voraussetzung Doktorat.

Doktorat mit Summa Cum Laude

— A doctorate completed with the highest honors.

Sie hat ihr Doktorat mit Summa Cum Laude bestanden.

Ewiger Doktorand

— Someone who takes forever to finish their doctorate.

Er ist ein ewiger Doktorand und wird nie fertig.

Ehrendoktorat

— An honorary doctorate (Dr. h.c.).

Die Universität verlieh ihm ein Ehrendoktorat.

Doktoratsstudium

— The formal study program for a doctorate.

Das Doktoratsstudium ist in der Schweiz sehr beliebt.

Doktoratsstelle

— A paid position for a PhD student.

Ich habe mich auf eine Doktoratsstelle beworben.

Frequentemente confundido com

Doktorat vs Doktor

Doktor is the person or the title; Doktorat is the degree/study.

Doktorat vs Promotion

Promotion is the process; Doktorat is often the degree itself (esp. in AT/CH).

Doktorat vs Doktorarbeit

Doktorarbeit is the book/thesis; Doktorat is the overall qualification.

Expressões idiomáticas

"Den Doktor machen"

— To obtain a doctorate.

Er will unbedingt den Doktor machen.

Informal

"Herr Doktor / Frau Doktor"

— Standard formal address for someone with a doctorate.

Guten Tag, Frau Doktor Müller.

Formal

"Doktorvater / Doktormutter"

— The primary supervisor of a doctoral student.

Mein Doktorvater ist sehr streng.

Academic

"Doktorand"

— A person currently doing their doctorate.

Die Doktoranden treffen sich im Labor.

Neutral

"Diss"

— Short for Dissertation.

Wie läuft deine Diss?

Slang/Student

"Promoviert sein"

— To hold a doctoral degree.

Sie ist in Chemie promoviert.

Neutral

"Einen Titel führen"

— To use a title (like Dr.) legally.

Er ist berechtigt, den Doktorgrad zu führen.

Formal/Legal

"Dr. mult."

— Someone with multiple doctorates.

Professor Schmidt ist ein Dr. mult.

Academic

"Habilitand"

— Someone working on the qualification after the doctorate.

Der Habilitand hält heute eine Vorlesung.

Academic

"Postdoc"

— Someone doing research after their doctorate.

Sie arbeitet als Postdoc in den USA.

Academic/International

Fácil de confundir

Doktorat vs Promotion

Both relate to getting a PhD.

Promotion is the act/process; Doktorat is the degree status.

Sie ist mitten in der Promotion, aber ihr Ziel ist das Doktorat.

Doktorat vs Habilitation

Both are high academic titles.

Habilitation is the post-doctoral qualification needed to become a professor.

Nach dem Doktorat kommt die Habilitation.

Doktorat vs Doktorand

Sounds similar.

Doktorand is the person (the student).

Der Doktorand arbeitet an seinem Doktorat.

Doktorat vs Dissertation

Both refer to the PhD level.

Dissertation is the written research paper.

Ohne Dissertation kein Doktorat.

Doktorat vs Magister

Both are academic degrees.

Magister is an older degree equivalent to a Master's, below a Doktorat.

Früher machte man erst den Magister, dann das Doktorat.

Padrões de frases

Ich habe ein [Doktorat].

Ich habe ein Doktorat.

Er will ein [Doktorat] machen.

Er will ein Doktorat machen.

Sie arbeitet an ihrem [Doktorat] in [Fach].

Sie arbeitet an ihrem Doktorat in Chemie.

Das [Doktorat] ist eine Voraussetzung für [Substantiv].

Das Doktorat ist eine Voraussetzung für die Professur.

Trotz des [Doktorats] findet er [Substantiv].

Trotz des Doktorats findet er keine Arbeit.

Die Verleihung des [Doktorats] erfolgt durch [Institution].

Die Verleihung des Doktorats erfolgt durch die Fakultät.

Nach dem [Doktorat] gehe ich ins Ausland.

Nach dem Doktorat gehe ich ins Ausland.

Während des [Doktorats] hat man wenig Zeit.

Während des Doktorats hat man wenig Zeit.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

Doktor

Doktorandin

Doktorand

Doktorarbeit

Doktorvater

Doktormutter

Doktortitel

Doktorgrad

Verbos

promovieren

doktoren (colloquial/rare)

habilitieren

Adjetivos

doktoral

doktorenhaft

promoviert

Relacionado

Universität

Forschung

Wissenschaft

Akademiker

Grad

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Como usar

frequency

Common in academic, professional, and formal social contexts.

Erros comuns

Der Doktorat → Das Doktorat
It is a neuter noun, not masculine.
Ich schreibe mein Doktorat. → Ich schreibe meine Dissertation.
You write the thesis, you 'do' the doctorate.
Mein Doktorat ist in der Medizin. → Ich mache ein Doktorat in Medizin.
Better to use 'in' + subject without article for the field.
Ich habe einen Doktorat. → Ich habe ein Doktorat.
The article 'ein' must be neuter in the accusative.
Er ist ein Doktorat. → Er hat ein Doktorat / Er ist Doktor.
A person is a 'Doktor', they *have* a 'Doktorat'.

Dicas

Gender Check

Always remember 'das Doktorat'. Neuter nouns ending in -at are common in academia.

Swiss Variation

If you are in Switzerland, use 'Doktorat' exclusively. It sounds more natural there than 'Promotion'.

Address

If someone has a doctorate, use 'Herr/Frau Doktor' in emails until they tell you otherwise.

CV Writing

List your doctorate as 'Doktorat in [Subject]' followed by the grade and university.

The Thesis

Distinguish between 'Doktorat' (the degree) and 'Dissertation' (the book you write).

Right Verb

Use 'machen' for doing it, 'erwerben' for getting it, and 'abschließen' for finishing it.

Location

Use 'an der Universität' to say where you are doing your doctorate.

Compounds

Learn words like 'Doktoratsstudium' to understand university websites.

Last Syllable

Hit the '-rat' hard! It's the most important part of the word's melody.

Rigor

Associate 'Doktorat' with 'Forschung' (research) to remember its high level.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of a 'Doctor' at an 'Atrium' (at-). A Doctor at the university (Doktor-at).

Associação visual

Imagine a person in a graduation gown holding a scroll that says 'DAS DOKTORAT' in large letters.

Word Web

Universität Forschung Titel Dissertation Prüfung Professor Wissenschaft Studium

Desafio

Try to say 'Mein Doktorat dauert drei Jahre' three times fast without losing the stress on the last syllable.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'doctoratus', which comes from 'doctor' (teacher). The Latin 'docere' means 'to teach'.

Significado original: The status or office of a teacher.

Indo-European (via Latin)

Contexto cultural

Be careful not to assume every 'Doctor' is a medical doctor in Germany. Academic doctors are just as common.

In the US/UK, 'PhD' is the standard term. 'Doctorate' is used but sounds more formal. German 'Doktorat' is the direct equivalent.

Angela Merkel (Dr. rer. nat.) Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (famous plagiarism scandal) Albert Einstein (Dr. phil.)

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

University Admissions

Zulassung zum Doktorat
Doktoratsstudium beginnen
Voraussetzungen für das Doktorat
Einschreibung ins Doktorat

Job Applications

Abgeschlossenes Doktorat erwünscht
Doktorat in einem relevanten Fach
Promotion/Doktorat
Titel führen

Academic Research

Im Rahmen des Doktorats
Forschung für das Doktorat
Doktorarbeit schreiben
Doktorvater finden

Social Gatherings

Woran arbeitest du in deinem Doktorat?
Wann wirst du mit dem Doktorat fertig?
Herr Doktor...
Frau Doktor...

Legal/Official

Aberkennung des Doktorats
Verleihung des Doktorgrads
Doktorat im Reisepass
Ehrendoktorwürde

Iniciadores de conversa

"Planen Sie, nach dem Master ein Doktorat zu machen?"

"In welchem Fachbereich würden Sie gerne ein Doktorat absolvieren?"

"Glauben Sie, dass ein Doktorat heutzutage noch wichtig für die Karriere ist?"

"Kennen Sie jemanden, der gerade an seinem Doktorat arbeitet?"

"Was ist Ihrer Meinung nach der schwierigste Teil an einem Doktorat?"

Temas para diário

Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie machen ein Doktorat. Über welches Thema würden Sie forschen und warum?

Diskutieren Sie die Vor- und Nachteile eines Doktorats im Vergleich zum direkten Berufseinstieg.

Warum ist der Doktortitel in der deutschen Gesellschaft so hoch angesehen?

Beschreiben Sie den Weg von der Schule bis zum Doktorat in Ihrem Heimatland.

Wie würde sich Ihr Leben verändern, wenn Sie morgen ein Doktorat in Philosophie hätten?

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

In Deutschland wird meist 'Promotion' für das Verfahren und 'Doktorat' oder 'Doktorgrad' für das Ergebnis verwendet. In der Schweiz ist 'Doktorat' der Standardbegriff für beides.

In der Regel dauert ein Doktorat zwischen drei und fünf Jahren, abhängig vom Fachbereich und dem Forschungsthema.

Ja, inhaltlich sind sie gleichwertig. Ein PhD ist die internationale Bezeichnung für ein Doktorat.

Ja, ein Doktorat ist die zwingende Voraussetzung für eine Professur an einer Universität.

In Ausnahmefällen ist ein 'Fast-Track-Doktorat' möglich, aber normalerweise ist ein Masterabschluss notwendig.

Ein Ehrendoktorat (Dr. h.c.) wird von einer Universität für besondere Verdienste verliehen, ohne dass man eine Arbeit schreiben muss.

An staatlichen Universitäten gibt es meist keine Studiengebühren für das Doktorat, aber man muss Lebenshaltungskosten einplanen.

Das ist der Professor, der die Doktorarbeit betreut und bewertet.

In Deutschland und Österreich kann der Doktortitel als Namenszusatz in amtliche Dokumente eingetragen werden.

Ja, viele Doktoranden brechen ihr Doktorat ab, wenn sie ein Jobangebot erhalten oder das Thema zu schwierig ist.

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