die Legasthenie
Translation
dyslexia
Examples
Er hat Legasthenie und braucht Unterstützung.
He has dyslexia and needs support.
Legasthenie ist eine anerkannte Lernschwäche.
Dyslexia is a recognized learning disability.
Grammar Patterns
to have dyslexia Er hat Legasthenie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lese-Rechtschreib-Schwäche; Related concepts: Dyskalkulie (dyscalculia).
Etymology
From Greek 'lexis' (word) and 'astheneia' (weakness).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Lega-' (from Latin 'legere', to read) + '-sthenie' (weakness). A weakness in reading.