WordReference English-Swedish Dictionary © 2025:
| Huvudsakliga översättningar |
| deaf adj | (unable to hear) | döv adj |
| | | hörselskadad adj |
| Anmärkning: The term "Deaf" is often capitalized as an indicator of cultural identity by those who belong to the Deaf community. |
| | Jonny's parents are deaf, so he is fluent in sign language. |
| the deaf npl | dated, potentially offensive (hearing-impaired people) (personer) | döva spl |
| | (person) | hörselskadade spl |
| Anmärkning: "Deaf people" is preferred. |
| | Barbara's own deafness was an asset in her work as teacher of the deaf. |
| deaf to [sth] adj + prep | figurative, potentially offensive (unwilling to listen) | slå dövörat till ngt vbal uttr |
| | (bildlig) | tala för döva öron vbal uttr |
| | Edward was deaf to his daughter's pleas and sent her away to boarding school. |