German Conversation · Level 79
59 words
German word
Therapie
Pronunciation
IPA/teʁaˈpiː/
Meaning
- feminine nountherapy
Example
Die Therapie war erfolgreich.
The therapy was successful.
More examples
Bei chronischen Beschwerden ist eine Therapie oft langwierig.
For chronic complaints, therapy is often lengthy.
Core concept
A professional care process aimed at reducing illness or restoring mental or physical function.
Common phrases
physikalische Therapie
physical therapy
chronische Therapie
therapy for chronic conditions
Similar words
Behandlung: Medical care or procedures used to address symptoms.
Physiotherapie: Treatment using exercise, massage, and other physical methods to improve bodily function.
Psychotherapie: Professional treatment of mental or behavioral problems through conversation and therapeutic methods.
Rehabilitation: Continuing treatment and training to restore function and support return to daily or working life.
Definition in German
Planmäßige, fachlich geleitete Behandlung zur Beseitigung oder Minderung einer Krankheit oder psychischen Störung.
Word origin
Therapie derives from Greek therapeia, care or treatment, and entered German as part of international medical terminology.
Usage tips
- Therapie commonly refers to an organized medical or psychological course, while Behandlung is the broader everyday word for treatment.
Other meanings
- treatmentnoun
Opposites
- Prophylaxeprophylaxisnoun
Related words
- Therapieverfahrentherapeutic methodnoun
- Therapiezieltherapy goalnoun