Rehab - translation from English with transcription.
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English word "Rehab" Recently, it has taken root and has become often used in Russian. To apply this Englishism “to the place”, it is necessary to understand the real origin, translation and meaning of the word.
The word rehab - which means how translated from English: translation with transcription
To find out the exact translation of the word Rehab [ˈriːhæbs] English, it is not enough just to drive him into the online translator and see the answer of the electronic dictionary. After all, if you use this method, it turns out that “Rehab” means “restoration”. Such an interpretation is not entirely true.
"Rehab" - abbreviated form from "Réhabilition" (rehabilitation). The full form of the word means restoring health after injury or injury; measures aimed at resuming the normal life of the patient; Repair, restoration of the old building.
Also "Réhabilition" It can indicate the restoration of human rights, the restoration of reputation and a good name. However, with regard to fashionable "Rehab", then here we are only talking about restoration after taking narcotic drugs and alcohol.
The confirmation of this is the mega-khits Amy Winehouse and Rihanna, from where, in fact, the modern “Rehab” came. Songs are called the same. The meanings and translation of each of them makes it clear that the word “rehab” is used if it comes to rehabilitation, as a treatment for drug addiction.
"They Tried to Make Mee Go to Rehab But I Said‘ No, No, No ’" - I sang Amy Winehouse, which translates: "" They forced me to undergo rehabilitation, but I answered them: "No, no, no." The very name of the song here is translated as "rejection of a glass (drink)."
Video: Amy Winehouse "Rehab"
"Rehabilitation Center for drug addicts" - So translated "Rehab." In the text of the song of the singer Rihanna, the word "rehab" sounds many times: “Baby You’re My Disease It’s Like I Checked Into Rehab” - “Baby, you are my addiction (illness), I’m seeming to be treated in the center for (restoration) of drug addicts.”
Video: Rihanna "Rehab"
Examples of using the word "rehab":
- I Spent Five Months in Rehab. - I spent 5 months in the rehabilitation clinic.
- She Checked Into a Drug Rehab Clinic. - She entered the rehabilitation clinic.
From the foregoing, we can conclude that the most appropriate to use the word “rehab” in cases where they talk about treatment for drug and alcohol dependence.
However, when it comes to restoring ancient buildings, improving the appearance and condition of spoiled hair, help in adapting to disabled people, rehabilitation after an accident or, for example, a trial in order to return a good name to a person, “Rehab” will also be by the way.
