Breakdown of Con l'apparecchio ci sente bene, ma il ronzio rimane.
ma
but
con
with
bene
well
rimanere
to remain, to stay behind
sentirci
to be able to hear (non ci sento = I can't hear)
il ronzio
the buzzing / the ringing
l'apparecchio
the hearing aid / the device (appliance, apparatus) (m)
Questions & Answers about Con l'apparecchio ci sente bene, ma il ronzio rimane.
Why is there a ci in ci sente?
This uses the pronominal verb sentirci, which specifically refers to the physical capacity to hear. While sentire means to hear or feel a specific sound, adding ci emphasizes the biological ability. So ci sente bene means his sense of hearing is working well.
Does the ci refer back to the apparecchio (hearing aid)?
Is apparecchio the normal word for a hearing aid?
Yes, although the full term is apparecchio acustico, Italians usually shorten it to just apparecchio when the context is clear. Be aware that apparecchio is a very flexible word that can also mean orthodontic braces, a telephone, or a general appliance.
What exactly does ronzio mean in this context?
Ronzio generally translates to a buzzing or humming sound, like that of an insect or a machine. In the context of ears, it refers to tinnitus, which is the ringing sound the person still experiences even though the device helps them hear.
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