American Sign Language: "country" The sign for "country" has a couple of versions. Country: version 1: Use a "Y-handshape" as your dominant hand. The non-dominant hand can be be one of several handshapes: loose, fist, flat, etc. and it doesn't change or affect the meaning of this sign. The Y-hand moves in a circle on your forearm. Think of holding a shield with your left forearm and polishing the front with your right hand. COUNTRY: Another way to sign "country" is to use a "flat hand" instead of a "Y" hand. Note: The non-dominant hand can be one of several handshapes: loose, fist, flat, etc. and it doesn't change or affect the meaning of this sign. COUNTRY: (version B) Note: If you use an "F" handshape on the dominant hand (palm down) the sign would mean "foreign." Discussion: In a message dated 5/7/2008 3:42:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, RAH0001 writes: Is there a sign for the word, "County?" I have searched numerous dictionaries and find "country" but nothing for counties. Thanks Dear ASL Hero, The sign for "county" is the same sign as for "country." Generally we rely on the rest of the sentence to help us decide what is meant. For example, if someone signs LA COUNTRY -- that generally means Los Angeles County (no "r"). (Note the sign for Los Angeles flutters an L and an A with a double movement). For many years I did the sign county using the "Y" handshape version of "country." Lately I just spell "county." I use the "flat hand" version of "country" to mean "country, rural, and continent" but you will see it either way. Note: Quite a few people just spell "C-O-U-N-T-Y." Cordially, Dr. Bill See: COUNTY You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore." Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >

American Sign Language: "country"

The sign for "country" has a couple of versions.

Country: version 1:
Use a "Y-handshape" as your dominant hand. The non-dominant hand can be be one of several handshapes: loose, fist, flat, etc. and it doesn't change or affect the meaning of this sign.

The Y-hand moves in a circle on your forearm. Think of holding a shield with your left forearm and polishing the front with your right hand.

COUNTRY:

Another way to sign "country" is to use a "flat hand" instead of a "Y" hand. Note: The non-dominant hand can be one of several handshapes: loose, fist, flat, etc. and it doesn't change or affect the meaning of this sign.

COUNTRY: (version B)

Note: If you use an "F" handshape on the dominant hand (palm down) the sign would mean "foreign."

Discussion:

In a message dated 5/7/2008 3:42:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, RAH0001 writes:

Is there a sign for the word, "County?" I have searched numerous dictionaries and find "country" but nothing for counties.

Thanks

Dear ASL Hero,
The sign for "county" is the same sign as for "country." Generally we rely on the rest of the sentence to help us decide what is meant. For example, if someone signs LA COUNTRY -- that generally means Los Angeles County (no "r"). (Note the sign for Los Angeles flutters an L and an A with a double movement).
For many years I did the sign county using the "Y" handshape version of "country." Lately I just spell "county."
I use the "flat hand" version of "country" to mean "country, rural, and continent" but you will see it either way.
Note: Quite a few people just spell "C-O-U-N-T-Y."
Cordially,
Dr. Bill

See: COUNTY

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ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

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