English–German

“deaf” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/taʊ̯p/

Example

Die taube Frau kommuniziert mit Gesten.

The deaf woman uses gestures to communicate.

Illustration for taub (deaf)

How to say “deaf” in German

“Deaf” in German is taub.

A silent ear and an unresponsive fingertip share one picture: incoming signals do not register.

Full entry for taub: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with taub

Nach dem Schlag war sein Arm taub.

After the blow, his arm was numb.

Tips for using taub

  • With body parts, German uses 'taub' for numb, as in 'ein tauber Finger'; English 'deaf' does not normally have this sense.

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