He was born deaf and dumb, but he overcame many obstacles.
Он родился глухонемым, но преодолел многие препятствия.
Definitions
An outdated and offensive phrase historically used to describe people who are both unable to hear (deaf) and unable to speak (mute). Modern and respectful language refers to individuals as 'deaf' or 'nonverbal' without using the term 'dumb,' which is considered derogatory.
