ΔΕΠΥ
DEPYfeminine
The English term ADHD is translated into Greek as ΔΕΠΥ (DEPY).
While the English acronym ADHD is understood in medical circles, ΔΕΠΥ is the standard term used in Greek clinical and educational settings.
Meaning: the abbreviation ADHD (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The abbreviation ΔΕΠΥ stands for Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής και Υπερκινησίας (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
How does it change in a sentence?
The abbreviation is a feminine noun, so it is used with the feminine article η (the).
How do you pronounce it?
DEPY
Did you know?
- The Greek word Διαταραχή 'disorder' shares a root with ταράξω 'to disturb' or 'to shake', implying a state of agitation.
- Because ΔΕΠΥ is a feminine noun, adjectives describing it must also be feminine, regardless of the gender of the patient.
- The term προσοχή (attention) is also the standard word for 'caution' or 'care' in Greek, such as in the phrase 'pay attention' or 'drive with care'.
Example sentences for Greek are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their children's health.
- Ελένη EleniΟ γιος μου διαγνώστηκε με ΔΕΠΥ.O gios mou diagnostiketo me DEPY.My son was diagnosed with ADHD.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠώς τα πάει τώρα, Ελένη;Pos ta paei tora, Eleni?How is he doing now, Eleni?
- Ελένη EleniΒελτιώνεται με τη βοήθεια ενός ειδικού.Veltionetai me ti voithia enos idikou.He is improving with the help of a specialist.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑυτό είναι πολύ καλό, Γιώργο.Auto einai poly kalo, Giorgo.That is very good, Giorgos.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adhd” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
