Since the loss is sudden and unexpected, the first thought which crosses one's mind is 'Why have I suddenly gone deaf in one ear?
Omolwomaliudo okukala e udite ehe na oshilonga nokwa ekelwashi, omunhu oo ohombo yaye ya teka otashi dulika e lipule kutya: 'Paife eshi ohombo yange ya teka, onghalamwenyo yange oya yuka peni?