autyzm
/ˈaw.tɘzm/masculine
The Polish word for autism is autyzm.
autyzm is a noun used to refer to the neurological disorder known as autism.
Meaning: neurological disorder (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaw.tɘzm/. The word has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While autyzm is the medical term, Polish social media often uses the hashtag neuroatypowość to describe the broader experience of being neurodivergent.
- The term autyzm was coined by the Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler, who derived it from the Ancient Greek word autós meaning 'self'.
- Polish medical terminology for autyzm was heavily influenced by German terminology before transitioning to a more international standard.
Examples in context
- U Toma zdiagnozowano autyzm kiedy miał trzy lata.Tom was diagnosed with autism when he was three years old.This sentence shows how to state a medical diagnosis of autyzm in a past context.Tatoeba #7185124 by arie, translation #6578125 by deniko
- Czy wiesz, co to jest autyzm?Do you know what autism is?
- Oczywiście, to stan neurologiczny wpływający na rozwój umysłowy.Of course, it's a neurological condition that affects cognitive development.
- Zespół autystyczny jest tematem, który chciałbym zgłębić.Autistic syndrome is a topic I would like to explore.
- Autyzm to nie jest choroba.Autism is not a disease.
- Czy autyzm można wcześnie wykryć?Can autism be detected early?
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Agnieszka are talking about a specialist's report.
- KrzysztofCzy w raporcie jest wspomniany autyzm?Is autism mentioned in the report?
- AgnieszkaTak, lekarz potwierdził autyzm.Yes, the doctor confirmed autism.
- KrzysztofRozumiem, musimy teraz zaplanować terapię.I understand, we must plan therapy now.
- AgnieszkaMasz rację, Krzysztofie.You are right, Krzysztof.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autism” translations and entries autyzm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries autyzm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
