Schwerhörigkeit
hearing impairment, hard of hearing
noun SHVAER-hoer-ikh-kait Rare
Usage Note
Schwerhörigkeit is the most common sensory impairment in Germany, affecting millions, especially older adults. Altersschwerhörigkeit (age-related hearing loss) is widely discussed in geriatric and public-health contexts.
Examples
"Lauter Lärm am Arbeitsplatz kann zu Schwerhörigkeit führen."
Natural Translation
Loud noise in the workplace can lead to hearing impairment.
Literal Translation
Loud noise at-the workplace can to hearing-impairment lead.
Related Words
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- Anosmie anosmia, loss of smell
- Blick look
- Bogengang semicircular canal (inner ear)
- Brennen burning sensation
- Dunkeladaptation dark adaptation (eye adjustment from light to darkness)
- Dämmerungssehen twilight vision, scotopic vision
- Eigengeruch body odour; characteristic personal scent
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