noun

die Therapie, -n

therapy

Eine Behandlung, die helfen soll, Krankheiten oder Probleme von Körper oder Seele zu lindern oder zu heilen.

The German word "Therapie" is a noun that means "therapy" or "treatment." It is used in both medical and psychological contexts to refer to methods aimed at alleviating or curing diseases, disorders, or symptoms. The word is borrowed from the Greek "therapeia," meaning "healing" or "curing."

Similar words in German include "Behandlung" (treatment) and "Heilung" (healing).

The difference between "Therapie" and its synonyms is that "Therapie" typically refers to systematic and structured treatment approaches, while "Behandlung" is a broader term that can encompass any kind of medical or therapeutic intervention, and "Heilung" specifically emphasizes the end result of recovering or becoming well.

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Examples

Die Therapie beginnt morgen.noun

The therapy starts tomorrow.

Eine Therapie kann sehr hilfreich sein.noun

Therapy can be very helpful.

Eine Therapie kann hilfreich sein.noun

A therapy can be helpful.

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