nghểnh ngãng

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Definition

Adjective: - Hard of hearing, somewhat deaf: Describes a state of reduced hearing ability, often due to age or other factors, but not complete deafness. It implies a slight to moderate difficulty in hearing sounds clearly.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bà cụ hơi nghểnh ngãng. (The old lady is a little hard of hearing.)
  • Ông ấy bắt đầu nghểnh ngãng từ năm ngoái. (He started becoming hard of hearing last year.)
  • Đừng nói thầm, bố tôi hơi nghểnh ngãng. (Don't whisper; my father is a bit hard of hearing.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is often used in a gentle, descriptive, and sometimes euphemistic way, especially when referring to the elderly. It carries a softer connotation than words implying total deafness.
• It can describe a temporary state caused by an illness or blockage, but more commonly refers to a persistent, age-related condition.

Variants and Related Words

• Điếc (adj): Deaf. This is a stronger term, usually indicating severe or profound hearing loss.
• Lãng tai (adj): Hard of hearing. This is a very close synonym to "nghểnh ngãng" and is often used interchangeably.
• Khiếm thính (adj): Hearing-impaired. A more formal and clinical term.

Synonyms

• Lãng tai: Hard of hearing.
• Nghe kém: To hear poorly.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically describes a partial loss of hearing. It does not mean completely deaf.
• It often carries an informal and colloquial tone, suitable for everyday conversation rather than medical contexts.

Học thuật

1. Hard of hearing
   • Bà cụ hơi nghểnh ngãng
     The old lady is a little hard of hearing