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Deaf in Dutch

Deaf in Dutch is doven-, doof, dove — Deaf means unable, or only partly able, to hear.

Deaf in Dutch

doven-
adj
Of or relating to the culture surrounding deaf users of sign languages.
doof
adj
Unable (or partially able) to hear.
dove
adj
Unable (or partially able) to hear.
doven
adj
Unable (or partially able) to hear.

What does "Deaf" mean?

  1. adj Unable, or only partly able, to hear.
    "Our teacher is deaf, so she uses sign language in class."
  2. adj Refusing to listen to something; unwilling to be persuaded.
    "He was deaf to all our advice and went ahead with the plan anyway."
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Deaf in a sentence

  • Our teacher is deaf, so she uses sign language in class.
  • She has been deaf since birth.
  • He was deaf to all our advice and went ahead with the plan anyway.
  • The manager stayed deaf to every request for a shorter working week.

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What is "Deaf" in Dutch?
"Deaf" in Dutch is doven-, doof, dove. Deaf means: Unable, or only partly able, to hear.
How do you use "Deaf" in a sentence?
Example: "Our teacher is deaf, so she uses sign language in class." In Dutch, "Deaf" is doven-, doof, dove.
Are there other ways to say "Deaf" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "Deaf": doven-, doof, dove, doven.
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