Logopädie

speech therapy, logopaedics

noun lo-go-pae-DEE Rare

Origin: from Greek logos + paideia

Usage Note

Logopädie treats speech, language and swallowing disorders. Logopäde/Logopädin is the therapist. It is prescribed for children with speech delays and adults after stroke or laryngeal surgery.

Examples

"Das Kind bekommt wegen seiner Aussprache zweimal wöchentlich Logopädie."

Natural Translation

The child receives speech therapy twice a week because of his pronunciation.

Literal Translation

The child receives because of his pronunciation twice weekly speech therapy.

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