German word

Rehabilitation

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeːhabilitaˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrehabilitation

Example

Die Rehabilitation nach dem Schlaganfall ist wichtig.

Rehabilitation following a stroke is important.

Illustration for Rehabilitation (rehabilitation)

More examples

Die berufliche Rehabilitation ermöglichte ihm die Rückkehr in den Arbeitsmarkt.

Vocational rehabilitation enabled him to return to the labor market.

Core concept

A structured bridge from impairment to independent daily life combines exercises, care, and help with returning to society.

Common phrases

  • berufliche Rehabilitation

    vocational rehabilitation

  • ambulante Rehabilitation

    outpatient rehabilitation

  • langfristige Rehabilitation

    long-term rehabilitation

Similar words

Reha: An intensive program in a clinic or outpatient setting focuses on restoring physical function.
Therapie: Medical treatment or training aims to improve symptoms and restore lost function.
Physiotherapie: Treatment using exercises and hands-on techniques improves movement, strength, and daily function.
Ergotherapie: Treatment and support rebuild everyday skills and fine motor abilities.

Definition in German

Das gezielte Wiedergewinnen verlorener Fähigkeiten durch Therapie und soziale Hilfen mit dem Ziel, Selbstständigkeit und Teilhabe zu sichern.

Word origin

German Rehabilitation is a learned borrowing related to English rehabilitation and ultimately to Latin habilis, meaning fit or capable, with re- indicating restoration.

Usage tips

  • The verb 'rehabilitieren' also means to restore someone's good name, so context distinguishes medical rehabilitation from reputational rehabilitation.

Other meanings

  • social reintegrationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • rehabilitierenrehabilitateverb
  • Rehabilitationszentrumrehabilitation centernoun
  • rehabilitativrehabilitativeadjective

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