dumbness in Irish
dumbness in Irish is bailbhe, balbhántaíocht — dumbness means the state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.
dumbness in Irish
bailbhe
(dated, now, offensive) The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.
balbhántaíocht
(dated, now, offensive) The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.
What does "dumbness" mean?
- noun The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.
- noun Muteness, silence; abstention from speech.
- noun Show or gesture without words; pantomime; dumb-show.
- noun The quality of being stupid or foolish.
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What is "dumbness" in Irish?
"dumbness" in Irish is bailbhe, balbhántaíocht. dumbness means: The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.
Are there other ways to say "dumbness" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "dumbness": bailbhe, balbhántaíocht.
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