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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsaɪn ˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
sign language means: A language that uses hand movements and facial expressions, often used by deaf people.
noun
A language that uses hand movements and facial expressions, often used by deaf people.
- She uses sign language at school.
- He learned British sign language to talk with his cousin.
- Several sign languages are used in this country.
The language of hand movements and facial expressions used by deaf people in a particular community.
- I’m learning sign language.
- Our local school offers sign language classes.
- Can you explain that in sign language?
Languages using hand movements and facial expressions, considered as a group.
- Sign language uses space to express ideas.
- Her research compares sign language with speech.
- Do these features occur throughout sign language?
Communication using gestures instead of speech, without necessarily using a complete language.
- We used sign language through the window.
- The monks developed a simple sign language for daily tasks.
- Without a shared spoken language, the traders relied on sign language.
Questions about sign language
What does sign language mean?
A language that uses hand movements and facial expressions, often used by deaf people.
What is sign language in other languages?
Türkçe: işaret dili · Español: lengua de signos · Français: langue des signes · Deutsch: Gebärdensprache · Italiano: lingua dei segni · 日本語: 手話
How do you pronounce sign language?
It is pronounced /ˈsaɪn ˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/.
How do you use sign language in a sentence?
She uses sign language at school. He learned British sign language to talk with his cousin.
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