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Logopäde

speech therapist

noun lo-go-PAY-duh Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from Greek logos plus paideia

Usage Note

Logopäde treats speech, language and swallowing disorders in children and adults. The feminine is Logopädin. It is a weak noun ending in -e: the plural and accusative are Logopäden. The field is Logopädie.

Examples

"Der Logopäde übte mit dem Kind das Aussprechen der Laute."

Natural Translation

The speech therapist practised pronouncing the sounds with the child.

Literal Translation

The speech-therapist practised with the child the pronouncing of-the sounds.

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