θεραπευτής
therapeftís/θe.ɾa.peˈftis/
The Greek word for healer is θεραπευτής (therapeftís).
The term refers to a person who heals.
Meaning: person who heals (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Macedonian dialect, θεραπευτής is sometimes replaced with θεραπευτάς.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced therapeftís. It has four syllables, and the stress is on the fourth syllable.
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek, a θεραπευτής was not always a doctor, but could be someone who 'attended' to or served a master or a deity.
- In some religious contexts, the act of healing associated with a θεραπευτής is linked to the concept of 'salvation', blurring the line between physical and spiritual recovery.
- The suffix -τής in θεραπευτής is used across Greek to turn an action into a profession, similar to how 'er' works in 'teacher' or 'painter'.
Examples in context
- Ο θεραπευτής προτείνει φυσικοθεραπείαThe healer recommends physical therapy
- Ο θεραπευτής προσφέρει βοήθεια.O therapevtís prosférei voítheia.The healer offers help.
- Είναι ένας πολύ γνωστός θεραπευτής.Íne énas polý gnostós therapevtís.He is a very well-known healer.
Example conversation
Eleni and Giorgos are discussing a traditional medicine book.
- Ελένη EleniΠοιος είναι αυτός ο θεραπευτής στο βιβλίο;Poios einai aftos o therapeftis sto vivlio?Who is this healer in the book?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι ένας διάσημος θεραπευτής από την Ασία.Einai enas diasimos therapeftis apo tin Asia.He is a famous healer from Asia.
- Ελένη EleniΧρησιμοποιεί φυσικά φάρμακα;Chrisimopiei fysika farmaka?Does he use natural medicines?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, χρησιμοποιεί μόνο βότανα.Nai, chrisimopiei mono votana.Yes, he uses only herbs.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry θεραπευτής, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
