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deaf in Malay

pekak

/dɛf//diːf/

deaf in Malay: pekak, tuli, congek, tunakerna. In English, deaf means unable (or partially able) to hear.

Malay words for deaf

unable to hear
pekak, tuli, congek, tunakerna

English meaning of deaf

  1. adjective Unable (or partially able) to hear.
  2. adjective Unwilling to listen or be persuaded; determinedly inattentive.
  3. adjective Of or relating to the community of deaf people.
  4. adjective Obscurely heard; stifled; deadened.

Full definition of deaf

deaf in a sentence

  • My brother has been deaf since sustaining injuries in the war.
  • It's important for TV shows to provide closed captioning for the deaf.
  • Those people are deaf to reason.

Synonyms of deaf

deaf in other languages

Questions about deaf in Malay

What is the meaning of deaf in Malay?
Deaf in Malay is pekak, tuli, congek, tunakerna.
Apakah maksud deaf dalam bahasa Melayu?
Deaf: pekak, tuli, congek, tunakerna.
What does deaf mean in English?
Deaf means unable (or partially able) to hear.

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