ADHD
The English phrase ADHD is translated into Italian as ADHD.
ADHD is the abbreviation used to refer to the condition known in English as ADHD.
Meaning: the abbreviation ADHD (verb)
Did you know?
- While ADHD is the clinical term, an Italian parent might describe a child as un terremoto, meaning 'an earthquake', to describe the restlessness associated with the condition.
- The acronym ADHD is pronounced in Italian by saying the individual letters as a-di-acca-di, rather than using the English pronunciation.
- In Italian schools, the support for a student with ADHD is often managed through a PDP, a personalized teaching plan that modifies how the student is evaluated.
Examples in context
- Ziri potrebbe avere l'ADHD.Ziri might have ADHD.This sentence is useful for expressing the possibility that someone may have ADHD.Tatoeba #11014933 by Guybrush88, translation #11005162 by Amastan
- Ho il disturbo da deficit di attenzione e iperattività, ma sto seguendo un trattamento medico.I have Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, but I am undergoing medical treatment.
- Mia sorella si occupa di bambini con ADHD presso un'associazione senza scopo di lucro.My sister works with children with ADHD at a nonprofit organization.
- Mi sembra che tuo figlio mostri segni di iperattività, potrebbe avere ADHD.It seems like your son displays signs of hyperactivity, he might have ADHD.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing their study habits.
- GiuliaFaccio fatica a concentrarmi, forse ho l'ADHD.I struggle to concentrate, maybe I have ADHD.
- MatteoDovresti parlarne con un medico, Giulia.You should talk about it with a doctor, Giulia.
- GiuliaSì, voglio capire se è davvero ADHD.Yes, I want to understand if it really is ADHD.
- MatteoÈ la cosa migliore da fare, Matteo ti supporta.It is the best thing to do, Matteo supports you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
