θεραπεία
therapeía/θe.ɾaˈpi.a/
The Greek word for healing is θεραπεία (therapeía).
θεραπεία refers to the process of regeneration. It is the most common and widely used word for healing in the Greek language.
Meaning: process of regeneration (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /θe.ɾaˈpi.a/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek, a 'therapōn' was a devoted attendant or companion, long before the word became associated with medicine.
- The Greek word θεραπεία is the direct ancestor of the English word 'therapy'. While 'therapy' often implies a specific treatment in English, θεραπεία can refer to the general process of healing.
- In a religious context, Greek speakers may use the phrase θεραπευτική χάρη to describe 'healing grace', blending medical recovery with spiritual intervention.
Examples in context
- Το πρόγραμμα θεραπείας του νοσοκομείου ήταν εξαιρετικά αποτελεσματικό.The hospital's healing program was extremely effective.
- Να γίνεις καλά! Περαστικά!Get well soon! Best wishes!
- Η θεραπεία του σώματος παίρνει χρόνο.I therapeía tou sómatos paínei chróno.The healing of the body takes time.
- Η θεραπεία της πληγής είναι αργή.I therapeía tis plígís eínai argí.The healing of the wound is slow.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Eleni are talking about a sports injury.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠώς πάει η θεραπεία του ποδιού σου;Pós páei i therapeía tou podioú sou?How is the healing of your leg going?
- Ελένη EleniΠηγαίνει καλά, αλλά πονάει ακόμα.Pigáei kalá, allá ponáei akóma.It's going well, but it still hurts.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΜην βιαστείς να γυρίσεις στις προπονήσεις.Min viasteís na gyríseis stis proponíseis.Don't rush back to training.
- Ελένη EleniΈχεις δίκιο, η θεραπεία είναι το πιο σημαντικό.Écheis díkio, i therapeía eínai to pio simantikó.You're right, healing is the most important thing.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry θεραπεία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries θεραπεία, CC BY-SA 4.0.
