αυτιστικός
aftistikósmasculine
The English word "autistic" is translated into Greek as αυτιστικός (aftistikós).
The term αυτιστικός is an adjective meaning having or pertaining to autism.
Meaning: having or pertaining to autism (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective αυτιστικός must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form αυτιστική when describing a female, the neuter form αυτιστικό when the adjective modifies a neuter noun and αυτιστικά for neuter plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced aftistikós.
Did you know?
- In Greek, the word αυτισμός is often paired with the phrase φάσμα του αυτισμού, meaning 'autism spectrum'. The word φάσμα originally referred to a 'phantom' or 'apparition' before it meant a scientific spectrum.
- The Greek word αυτιστικός is derived from the Greek word αυτός, meaning 'self'. This makes the word literally describe someone who is 'turned inward' or 'focused on the self'.
- In Greek, the word αυτιστικός belongs to a family of 'auto-' words that include αυτοκراطία for 'autocracy'. Both stem from the idea of a single, self-contained center of power or focus.
Examples in context
- Μου αρέσει πολύ να παίζω με τον αυτιστικό μου αδελφό.I really enjoy playing with my autistic brother.
- Ας υποστηρίξουμε και ας συμπεριφερθούμε σεβαστικά προς τα άτομα με αυτισμό.Let's support and behave respectfully towards people with autism.
- Η κολλητή μου φίλη είναι με αυτισμό και είναι πολύ έξυπνη.My best friend is autistic and she is very smart.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a child's needs at school.
- Μαρία MariaΟ Δημήτρης είναι αυτιστικός, σωστά;O Dimitris einai autistikos, sosta?Dimitris is autistic, correct?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, είναι στο φάσμα του αυτισμού.Nai, einai sto fasma tou autismou.Yes, he is on the autism spectrum.
- Μαρία MariaΘα τον βοηθήσουμε με υπομονή.Tha ton voithisoume me ypomoní.We will help him with patience.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΣε ευχαριστώ πολύ, Μαρία.Se efcharisto poly, Maria.Thank you very much, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autistic” translations and entries αυτιστικός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
