terapiya
terapíya with stress marks
therapy
Usage Note
Terapiya is borrowed from English 'therapy' and is used in medical and psychological contexts. Awareness of mental health therapy has grown significantly in the Philippines in recent years, and the word is commonly heard in both clinical and everyday discussions.
Examples
" Mahal ang terapiya. "
Natural Translation
Therapy is expensive.
Literal Translation
Expensive the therapy.
" Nakakatulong ang terapiya sa kanyang paggaling. "
Natural Translation
The therapy helps in his/her recovery.
Literal Translation
Helps the therapy in his/her recovery.
" Mula nang magpa-terapiya siya kada linggo, unti-unti nang gumagaan ang kanyang loob at mas kalmado na siya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Ever since she started going to therapy every week, her heart has gradually grown lighter and she is much calmer now.
Literal Translation
Since when got-therapy she each week, little-by-little already lightening the her heart and more calm already she now.
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