For best result, enter a partial word to see variations of the word.Īlphabetical letters: It's useful for 1) a single-letter word (such as A, B, etc.) and 2) very short words (e.g.

Click on the blue link to look up the word. Search/Filter: Enter a keyword in the filter/search box to see a list of available words with the 'All' selection. If you're on the hinge between sour and sweet, maybe you're BITTERSWEET. Usage examples: 'Oh, thank you, you're such sweet'. Learner tip: Don't confuse this sign with DIABETE. Pronunciation/articulation: Dominant upright 'B-thumb' handshape, palm in, in contact with the chin with the tips of the fingers, brush down twice, becoming bent 'B-thumb' or '15' handshape. Meaning: (of a person or action) pleasant and kind or thoughtful gentle gentle-hearted. When conveying 'very sweet', the movement is a bit firmer and quicker with a facial expression (intonation).Ĭontext/usage examples (as always, remember to translate as ASL is not English): 'the cake's icing is too sweet'

Pronunciation/articulation: Dominant upright 'B-thumb' handshape, palm in, in contact with the chin with the tips of the fingers, brush down once, becoming bent 'B-thumb' or '15' handshape. Meaning: Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey not salty, sour, or bitter.

Observe how deaf people use them in contexts. With two variations of movement, which to use one movement or two repetitions? It depends. Here is how to sign 'sweet' in American Sign Language.

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