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Can in Sign Language – Video & Image Included

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Today, we’re going to learn the word “can” in sign language. Depending on the sentence, it can be used as a verb or noun.

For example:

Do you still believe he can be alive?

In this example, the word “can” is used as a verb.

There are different types of sign language which are often used in different regions. Every one of them is a real language with its own vocabulary and grammar that are usually related to those of verbal languages spoken in the same area.

Having said that, we will only talk about BSL or British Sign Language today.

So let’s dive into our topic today: How to say “can” in sign language?

Can in Sign Language

Watch the full video, which we’ve given below.

If the video moves too quickly for you, don’t worry. Below, we have provided more information for each step.

Woman shows how to sign “Tree” in British Sign Language with normal posture

  1. Start with a normal posture.

Woman shows how to sign “Can” in British Sign Language

  1. Raise your right hand.
  2. Now touch your nose using the index finger of your right hand.

Woman shows how to sign “Can” in British Sign Language with hand posture

  1. Now move your hand away from the nose, as shown in the picture above.
  2. Say the word “can” while you are signing. 

So that’s the first version of the word. Let’s now see the second version. 

A man shows how to sign “Can” in British Sign Language

  1. Start with a normal posture.

A man shows how to sign “Can” in British Sign Language with hand posture

  1. Insert the index finger of your right hand into your left hand, as shown in the picture above.

Can in sign language usa

  1. Now remove the index finger of your right hand from your left hand and bend it.
  2. Say the word while you are signing. 

Conclusion

So that’s how we can say the word “can” in sign language. In order to learn how natural BSL feels and to become an expert in sign language, you should practise copying expert signers. It will be easier for you to identify your own mistakes and fix your signing.