ibipfamatwi

How to say it

Meaning

Persons who cannot hear, or who hear very poorly; deaf people.

Good to know

Plural of igipfamatwi (igi-/ibi- class, literally 'dead ears'); a traditional term, though 'abafite ubumuga bwo kutumva' is often preferred in formal or polite contexts today.

Examples

• Ibipfamatwi byinshi biga mu mashuri yihariye.Many deaf people study in specialized schools.
• Ese ibipfamatwi bikoresha ururimi rw'amarenga?Do deaf people use sign language?
• Ibipfamatwi ntibyumva amajwi y'imodoka ziza inyuma.Deaf people cannot hear the sounds of cars coming from behind.
• Ibipfamatwi bizahabwa abasemuzi mu nama zizaza.Deaf people will be provided interpreters at upcoming meetings.

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