German word

psychiatrisch

Pronunciation

IPA/psyˈçi̯aːtʁɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivepsychiatric

Example

Die psychiatrische Klinik ist heute geschlossen.

The psychiatric clinic is closed today.

Illustration for psychiatrisch (psychiatric)

More examples

Bei schweren Depressionen ist oft eine psychiatrische Behandlung notwendig.

For severe depression, psychiatric treatment is often necessary.

Core concept

A medical clinic and its specialists dealing with mental disorders.

Common phrases

  • psychiatrische Behandlung

    psychiatric treatment

  • psychiatrische Erkrankung

    psychiatric disorder

  • psychiatrische Forschung

    psychiatric research

Similar words

psychisch: Relating to a person's emotions, mood, or mental state.
klinisch: Based on clinical examination, observation, or medical practice.

Definition in German

Zur Psychiatrie gehörend; medizinisch auf Diagnose und Behandlung seelischer Erkrankungen bezogen.

Word origin

Psychiatrisch is formed from Psychiatrie with the adjective suffix -isch; Psychiatrie ultimately comes from Greek psyche, 'mind', and iatreia, 'medical treatment'.

Usage tips

  • Psychiatrisch usually describes the medical field, treatment, or institutions, while psychisch more often describes a person's mental state.

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