Hörakustiker

hearing aid specialist, audiologist-technician

noun HOER-a-kus-ti-ker Rare

Usage Note

Hörakustiker tests clients' hearing, fits and adjusts hearing aids (Hörgeräte), and advises on hearing care. It is a three-year apprenticeship trade in Germany. Feminine: Hörakustikerin. Distinct from Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Arzt (ENT doctor), who handles medical diagnosis.

Examples

"Der Hörakustiker passte das neue Hörgerät für die ältere Dame an."

Natural Translation

The hearing aid specialist fitted the new hearing aid for the elderly lady.

Literal Translation

The hearing-aid specialist fitted the new hearing aid for the elderly lady.

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