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Deaf

dɛf
Veldig Vanlig
~ 2900
~ 2900, Veldig Vanlig
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Unable to hear, Unwilling to listen or consider, Devoid of the sense of hearing

Deaf - Betydninger

Unable to hear

Eksempel: She is deaf in one ear.
Bruk: formalKontekst: medical or professional discussions
Merk: This is the primary and most common meaning of 'deaf'. It refers to the inability to hear or having a significant hearing impairment.

Unwilling to listen or consider

Eksempel: He turned a deaf ear to their complaints.
Bruk: formalKontekst: discussions about ignoring advice or requests
Merk: In this context, 'deaf' is used metaphorically to indicate someone who is ignoring or refusing to pay attention to something.

Devoid of the sense of hearing

Eksempel: The room was deafeningly silent.
Bruk: informalKontekst: describing a very quiet or silent environment
Merk: This usage of 'deaf' is more poetic or descriptive, emphasizing the absence of sound rather than a medical condition.

Synonymer for Deaf

hearing impaired

Hearing impaired refers to individuals who have partial or total hearing loss.
Eksempel: She is hearing impaired and uses sign language to communicate.
Merk: This term is considered more respectful and inclusive than 'deaf'.

auditory impaired

Auditory impaired indicates a difficulty or loss of hearing ability.
Eksempel: The school has programs for auditory impaired students.
Merk: This term is more specific and may encompass a broader range of hearing issues.

hard of hearing

Hard of hearing describes individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Eksempel: He is hard of hearing and uses hearing aids.
Merk: This term often implies a lesser degree of hearing loss compared to 'deaf'.

hearing-challenged

Hearing-challenged is a term that acknowledges hearing difficulties without focusing on the impairment.
Eksempel: The organization provides support for the hearing-challenged community.
Merk: This term emphasizes the challenges faced by individuals with hearing issues.

Deafs uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Turn a deaf ear

To ignore or refuse to listen to something intentionally.
Eksempel: She turned a deaf ear to his complaints about the project.
Merk: The phrase implies a deliberate act of ignoring, unlike being deaf, which is a physical condition.

Fall on deaf ears

When someone's words or advice are ignored or not heeded by others.
Eksempel: His warnings fell on deaf ears as no one took him seriously.
Merk: This phrase highlights the lack of response or acknowledgment, contrasting with the ability to physically hear.

Deafening silence

An extremely quiet or silent situation that feels overwhelmingly loud or oppressive.
Eksempel: After the announcement, there was a deafening silence in the room.
Merk: The phrase conveys the intensity of silence, emphasizing its impact rather than actual sound.

Stone deaf

Completely unable or unwilling to hear or listen.
Eksempel: Despite the loud music, he remained stone deaf to all the noise.
Merk: The term 'stone deaf' emphasizes a complete lack of response, contrasting with the nuanced nature of deafness.

Deaf as a post

Used to describe someone who is extremely hard of hearing or unresponsive to sounds.
Eksempel: He's as deaf as a post, you have to practically shout for him to hear you.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes a severe level of deafness, often exaggerating the condition for effect.

Deafening roar

An extremely loud and overwhelming sound, often associated with intense noise.
Eksempel: The crowd's cheers created a deafening roar in the stadium.
Merk: The phrase 'deafening roar' accentuates the volume and impact of the sound, creating a vivid imagery.

Deafening applause

Loud and enthusiastic applause that fills the space with sound.
Eksempel: The performance received deafening applause from the audience.
Merk: Similar to 'deafening roar,' this phrase highlights the intensity and volume of the applause.

Deafs hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Deaf and dumb

This term is considered offensive and outdated as it refers to someone who is unable to hear or speak. It is not a politically correct term to use in current times.
Eksempel: He acted deaf and dumb when I asked him about the missing keys.
Merk: The original meaning of 'deaf and dumb' refers to someone who is both unable to hear and speak, while 'deaf' on its own only relates to the inability to hear.

Deafening music

This term is used to describe extremely loud or overwhelming music that can make it difficult to hear anything else.
Eksempel: The concert was so loud, it felt like deafening music pounding in my ears.
Merk: While 'deafening' means extremely loud, it is commonly used in the context of sounds being excessively loud rather than a description of a person's hearing ability.

Deaf as a doorknob

This phrase humorously implies that someone is completely ignoring what is being said to them, similar to the phrase 'deaf as a post'.
Eksempel: I've been calling her name for minutes, but she's deaf as a doorknob.
Merk: The expression 'deaf as a doorknob' is a playful variation of 'deaf as a post' with a touch of creativity and humor.

Deafened with silence

This phrase emphasizes the silence that follows a question or statement, creating a sense of discomfort or tension.
Eksempel: I asked for their opinion, but all I got was a deafening silence in response.
Merk: It combines the idea of being 'deafened' (overwhelmed by sound) with 'silence', creating a contradictory yet impactful expression.

Deaf - Eksempler

She is deaf in one ear.
The school has a program for deaf students.
He communicates with sign language because he is deaf.

Deafs grammatikk

Deaf - Adjektiv (Adjective) / Adjektiv (Adjective)
Oppslagsord: deaf
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Adjektiv, komparativ (Adjective, comparative): deafer
Adjektiv, superlativ (Adjective, superlative): deafest
Adjektiv (Adjective): deaf
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): deaf
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): deaf
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
deaf inneholder 1 stavelser: deaf
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈdef
deaf , ˈdef (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Deaf - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
deaf: ~ 2900 (Veldig Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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