Bingi (en. Deaf)

bing-gee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is unable to hear.
The deaf may have other means of communication.
Ang bingi ay maaaring magkaroon ng ibang paraan ng pakikipag-usap.
A condition where a person cannot hear.
His deafness due to an accident brought significant changes to his life.
Ang kanyang bingi dahil sa isang aksidente ay nagdulot ng malaking pagbabago sa kanyang buhay.
Representation of lack of hearing.
Deafness is not an obstacle to succeed in life.
Ang bingi ay hindi hadlang upang maging matagumpay sa buhay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bingi' related to hearing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deaf to the call
Unable to hear the summons.
bingi sa tawag

Related Words

hearing
The ability or process of hearing.
pandinig
communication
Expected presence in interaction.
upo

Slang Meanings

someone who can't hear or has hearing problems
My brother is deaf, that's why I always have to shout.
Ang kapatid ko bingi yan, kaya kailangan kong sumigaw lagi.
not paying attention to the speaker
Why do you seem deaf? Didn't you hear what I said!
Bakit parang bingi ka? Hindi mo narinig ang sinabi ko!
not caring about something
He is so deaf to the gossip, he is no longer affected.
Sobrang bingi na siya sa mga chismis, di na siya apektado.