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Asperger Syndrome

/ˈæspərɡər ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.

    "Individuals with Asperger Syndrome may struggle to understand social cues and often have intense interests in specific subjects."
  2. 2

    A condition on the autism spectrum that is often associated with high intellectual functioning and specific learning difficulties.

    "Many people with Asperger Syndrome excel in fields that require attention to detail and analytical thinking."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Asperger Syndrome' is named after Hans Asperger, an Austrian pediatrician who first described the condition in the 1940s. The syndrome was recognized as a distinct form of autism, characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.

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🇫🇷French → English

Syndrome d'Asperger

Transliteration: Syndrome d'Asperger

"Les personnes atteintes du syndrome d'Asperger peuvent avoir des difficultés à comprendre les interactions sociales."

🇩🇪German → English

Asperger-Syndrom

Transliteration: Asperger-Syndrom

"Menschen mit Asperger-Syndrom haben oft besondere Interessen und Schwierigkeiten in sozialen Situationen."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Sindrome di Asperger

Transliteration: Sindrome di Asperger

"Le persone con sindrome di Asperger possono avere difficoltà a interpretare segnali sociali."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Síndrome de Asperger

Transliteration: Síndrome de Asperger

"Las personas con síndrome de Asperger a menudo tienen intereses muy específicos."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Síndrome de Asperger

Transliteration: Síndrome de Asperger

"Indivíduos com síndrome de Asperger podem ter dificuldades em interações sociais."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

ऐस्परगर सिंड्रोम

Transliteration: Aispargar Sindrom

"ऐस्परगर सिंड्रोम वाले व्यक्तियों को सामाजिक संकेतों को समझने में कठिनाई हो सकती है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

阿斯伯格综合症

Transliteration: Āsībógé zònghézhèng

"阿斯伯格综合症患者在社交方面可能会遇到困难。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

아스퍼거 증후군

Transliteration: Aseupeogeu Jeunghugun

"아스퍼거 증후군을 가진 사람들은 사회적 신호를 이해하는 데 어려움을 겪을 수 있습니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

アスペルガー症候群

Transliteration: Asuperugā shōkōgun

"アスペルガー症候群の人々は、社会的な状況での理解に苦労することがあります。"

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