Psikolohista
psychologistnoun
- Alternative meanings
A professional who studies the mind, behavior, emotions, and mental processes; someone who may help people with emotional issues, behavior, learning, relationships, or mental health.
- Pronunciation
psee-koh-loh-HEES-tah
- Root and affixes
Adapted loanword from psicólogo/psychologist. Related to sikolohiya, psychology, and kahimsog sa pangisip, mental health.
- Variants or conjugations
psikolohista; psychologist; sikolohista; psychology doctor; therapist
- Related words and expressions
psychology; mind; emotion; mental; mental health; therapy; advice/counseling; doctor
- Meaning and usage notes
Psikolohista means psychologist. It is not the same as psychiatrist, which may be psychiatrist or doktor sa pangisip, a medical specialist who can prescribe medication.
Moadto siya sa psikolohista kada semana.
He or she goes to the psychologist every week.
Ang psikolohista mitabang sa bata sa iyang kahadlok.
The psychologist helped the child with the fear.