Hörvermögen

hearing ability

noun HOER-fer-moe-gen Rare

Also means

auditory capacity

Usage Note

Hörvermögen refers to the overall capacity to hear. Nachlassendes Hörvermögen (declining hearing ability) is a common topic in discussions of ageing, noise-induced hearing loss, and hearing aid (Hörgerät) use.

Examples

"Laute Musik über Kopfhörer kann das Hörvermögen dauerhaft schädigen."

Natural Translation

Loud music through headphones can permanently damage hearing ability.

Literal Translation

Loud music over headphones can permanently damage the hearing ability.

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