Which term refers to 'Someone who is hard of hearing'

• A. Taingang-kawali
• B. Makinang
• C. Pasawikaing
• D. Ingat-yaman

Answer: (A)

A term used in everyday Filipino to describe someone who is hard of hearing is taingang-kawali. It’s a colorful, informal expression that imagines the ears like a frying pan, suggesting they don’t pick up sounds well. This imagery makes it a recognizable way to refer to limited hearing in casual speech, even though it isn’t a medical term. The other options don’t carry this same meaning in common usage, so they aren’t appropriate for describing hearing loss. If you’re using this phrase, keep in mind it’s informal and best used among peers or in lighthearted contexts.