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Sunday, January 12, 2025
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invite
The BSL sign for 'invite' uses a flat hand sweeping outwards, symbolizing an open, welcoming gesture
A1 Very Common Verb British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Dominant hand flat, fingers together, thumb tucked or alongside
Sweeping arc outwards from the body
Asking people to events, meetings, or gatherings
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How to form the sign
- Form flat B-hand, palm up/forward
- Start hand near dominant shoulder/chest
- Move hand outwards in a clear arc
- Finish in neutral space, palm forward
Coach prompt
Practice signing 'invite' to different people
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand flat, fingers together, thumb tucked or alongside · Code B-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Forward/Upward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
At referent
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Neutral
Body shift
Slight forward lean
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I invite you to my party
Directional; sign moves from signer to invitee
Best fit: Asking people to events, meetings, or gatherings
Mirror focus
Practice signing 'invite' to different people
Catch the slip
Ensure the arc is smooth and outward, not a 'come here' motion
Use it today
I invite you to my party
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'come' or incorrect arc direction
When not to use it: When ordering someone or giving a command
Regional note: Minor variations in start location or arc size
Cultural note: Often accompanied by a welcoming facial expression
1.[en] Invite to dinner / BSL:[INVITE DINNER]
2.[en] Invite everyone / BSL:[INVITE ALL]
3.[en] He invited me / BSL:[HE INVITE ME]
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Word web
Ask to join
welcome
Exclude
reject
Party
visit
meeting
come
Come
Party
Meeting
Welcome
Suggest
"INVITE" vs. "COME (directional)": INVITE uses a B-hand sweeping outward from the signer, indicating an offer to join. COME (directional) uses a similar handshape but sweeps inward towards the signer, meaning to move towards the signer. The direction of the arc is the crucial difference.
"INVITE" vs. "ASK": INVITE is specifically about extending an offer. ASK (request) typically uses a G-hand or flat hand, tapping the chest or moving forward, indicating a general query or request, not necessarily an invitation to join
Social
event
meeting
ask
Invite
come
welcome
gesture
social
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