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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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soon
The sign for 'soon' uses an index finger tapping the chin to represent proximity in time
A1 Very Common Adverb British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Index finger extended, rest of fingers and thumb closed
Repeated tapping or brushing movement at the chin
Used to indicate an event will happen in the near future
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How to form the sign
- Form G-hand (index finger extended)
- Place index finger at chin
- Tap chin repeatedly (2-3 times)
- Maintain G-hand shape
Coach prompt
Practice signing 'soon' while looking at a clock. Try using it in sentences about future events
Signature details
Handshape
Index finger extended, rest of fingers and thumb closed · Code G
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Tap
Palm orientation
Palm faces inward/sideways
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Pursing lips or 'pshh' mouth pattern can intensify
Body shift
None
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I will see you soon. / BSL: ME SEE YOU SOON
Can be repeated for emphasis or urgency
Best fit: Used to indicate an event will happen in the near future
Mirror focus
Practice signing 'soon' while looking at a clock. Try using it in sentences about future events
Catch the slip
Ensure the index finger is extended and the movement is a clear, repeated tap at the chin, not a single touch
Use it today
I will see you soon. / BSL: ME SEE YOU SOON
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'later' or incorrect handshape/movement
When not to use it: When referring to events far in the future
Regional note: Minor variations in speed/contact, but core sign is consistent
Cultural note: Often accompanied by a slight forward lean
1.[en] I'll be back soon. / BSL:[ME COME BACK SOON]
2.[en] Hope to see you soon. / BSL:[HOPE SEE YOU SOON]
3.[en] He finished soon. / BSL:[HE FINISH SOON]
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Word web
Shortly
quickly
anon
Later
eventually
Now
wait
quickly
Now
Later
Today
Tomorrow
Yesterday
The sign for 'soon' (G-hand tapping chin) is often confused with 'later' (G-hand or L-hand moving forward from the chin/side of face, or an L-hand moving back over the shoulder). The key difference is 'soon's repeated tapping at the chin versus 'later's single forward or backward movement from the chin/face. It's also distinct from 'yesterday' (A-hand brushing back on cheek)
Time
Future
Adverb
Soon
quickly
shortly
future
time
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