American Sign Language: "interrupt" The signs "INTERRUPT" and "BOTHER" are related to each other. In general though, "interrupt" uses a single movement and "bother" uses a double movement. However you might see the sign "interrupt" done repeatedly (inflected) to mean "repeated interruptions." INTERRUPT: BOTHER: Animation: "BOTHER" Notes: Comment: A person commented: “I actually see ‘interrupt’ done a lot with the ‘I’ hand in Michigan.” (Fred, 2020/02/04, Comment Section, Youtube: https://youtu.be/-In-9jNVGf4 ) Response: The use of an "i" handshape for the sign "interrupt" falls under the umbrella of "Signed English." The "i" for "interrupt" sign has in the past also been used as part of an (archaic) signed term "hearing impaired" wherein the signer would point at their ear and then sign "interrupt" with an "i" handshape. (Not recommended). These days instead of using the term "hearing impaired" we tend to just sign "Deaf" or "Deaf / HH." 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: "interrupt"

The signs "INTERRUPT" and "BOTHER" are related to each other. In general though, "interrupt" uses a single movement and "bother" uses a double movement. However you might see the sign "interrupt" done repeatedly (inflected) to mean "repeated interruptions."

INTERRUPT:

BOTHER:

Animation: "BOTHER"

Notes:

Comment: A person commented: “I actually see ‘interrupt’ done a lot with the ‘I’ hand in Michigan.” (Fred, 2020/02/04, Comment Section, Youtube: https://youtu.be/-In-9jNVGf4 )

Response: The use of an "i" handshape for the sign "interrupt" falls under the umbrella of "Signed English." The "i" for "interrupt" sign has in the past also been used as part of an (archaic) signed term "hearing impaired" wherein the signer would point at their ear and then sign "interrupt" with an "i" handshape. (Not recommended). These days instead of using the term "hearing impaired" we tend to just sign "Deaf" or "Deaf / HH."

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.)

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