taub
Translation
deaf, numb
Examples
Mein Großvater ist auf einem Ohr taub.
My grandfather is deaf in one ear.
Meine Finger sind taub vor Kälte.
My fingers are numb from the cold.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) deaf, numb He is deaf.
((attributive)) deaf, numb a deaf man
Similar Words
Synonyms: gehörlos (deaf); gefühllos (numb)
Etymology
From Old High German 'toub', cognate with English 'deaf'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two meanings: deaf (can't hear) and numb (can't feel). A body part can be 'deaf' to sensation.