antidepressant
das Antidepressivum, die Antidepressiva
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antidepressant
A medication from the group of psychotropic drugs that is used to treat depression and other mental illnesses such as anxiety disorders, in order to improve mood and relieve symptoms.
Der Arzt hat ihm ein modernes Antidepressivum mit wenigen Nebenwirkungen verschrieben.
The doctor prescribed him a modern antidepressant with few side effects.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Antidepressiva |
| genitive | des Antidepressivums |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Antidepressivum | die Antidepressiva |
| accusative | das Antidepressivum | die Antidepressiva |
| dative | dem Antidepressivum | den Antidepressiva |
| genitive | des Antidepressivums | der Antidepressiva |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of the prefix 'anti-' (against) and the stem of 'Depression' (depression). So an 'Antidepressivum' (antidepressant) is literally a remedy 'against depression.'
Die Forschung entwickelt ständig neue Antidepressiva.
Research is constantly developing new antidepressants.
The prefix 'anti-' is used in many German words to express an opposing attitude or effect. When you see this prefix, you can often infer the meaning of the word, for example in 'Antikörper' (antibody) or 'Antipathie' (antipathy).
Das Immunsystem bildet Antikörper, um Viren zu bekämpfen.
The immune system forms antibodies to fight viruses.
In a medical context, this word is often used with certain verbs. A doctor can 'verschreiben' (prescribe) an antidepressant, a patient can 'einnehmen' (take) or 'nehmen' (take) it, and the medication can 'wirken' (work/take effect).
Sie muss das Antidepressivum jeden Morgen einnehmen.
She has to take the antidepressant every morning.
Es kann einige Wochen dauern, bis das Antidepressivum richtig wirkt.
It can take a few weeks before the antidepressant works properly.
'Antidepressivum' (antidepressant) is a technical term from medicine and pharmacy. You will mainly find it in conversations with doctors, in pharmacies, or in specialist texts.
Die Packungsbeilage informiert über die Wirkung des Antidepressivums.
The package leaflet provides information about the effect of the antidepressant.
