EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
deaf person...
undersized...
scatterbrained; mentally deficient; ditzy...
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/BI-ngi/
FIL: Isang taong may kapansanan sa pandinig; hindi makarinig.
EN: deaf person
This is the traditional Tagalog word for a deaf person. It's a bit old-fashioned and can sometimes be seen as less polite than the more modern 'may kapansanan sa pandinig' (person with hearing disability). It's straightforward, but using person-first language is now preferred. Be mindful of context. Note: This is different from the English loanword 'binge' (/bɪndʒ/) (like binge-watching).
While a valid Tagalog word, modern usage prefers 'may kapansanan sa pandinig' or simply 'hindi makarinig' for politeness. It is important to distinguish this from the English loanword 'binge' (/bɪndʒ/).
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Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.