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breakfast
The BSL sign for "breakfast" combines elements of 'breaking' (like breaking bread) and 'eating', reflecting the concept of breaking a night's fast. It is a two-handed sign
A1 Very Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Dominant hand G-hand, non-dominant hand B-hand
Dominant hand taps non-dominant palm, then moves to mouth
Everyday conversation about meals and daily routines
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How to form the sign
- Form non-dominant B-hand palm up at mid-torso
- Form dominant G-hand
- Tap dominant G-hand across non-dominant palm
- Move dominant hand up towards mouth
Coach prompt
Practice signing "breakfast" in different sentences
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand G-hand, non-dominant hand B-hand · Code G-hand, B-hand
Dominant hand
Right
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Tap
Palm orientation
Dominant: down/in. Non-dominant: up
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
ch
Body shift
None
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I want breakfast now
Often combined with a time sign if specific
Best fit: Everyday conversation about meals and daily routines
Mirror focus
Practice signing "breakfast" in different sentences
Catch the slip
Ensure both hands are used correctly; dominant hand taps non-dominant then moves to mouth
Use it today
I want breakfast now
Common mistakes: Confusing with "eat" or "morning" signed separately
When not to use it: When referring to other meals or times of day
Regional note: Minor variations in handshape or exact movement exist
Cultural note: Sign reflects "breaking the fast," a common concept
1.[en] What about breakfast? / BSL:[Sign BREAKFAST]
2.[en] I want breakfast. / BSL:[I WANT BREAKFAST]
3.[en] Let's eat breakfast. / BSL:[LET'S EAT BREAKFAST]
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Word web
Morning meal
first meal
Dinner
supper
Eat
morning
food
drink
coffee
Eat
Morning
Lunch
Dinner
Food
The sign for BREAKFAST involves a two-handed action: dominant G-hand taps a non-dominant B-hand, then moves to the mouth. This distinguishes it from:
EAT: Dominant G-hand or O-hand moves repeatedly to the mouth, lacking the initial two-handed 'breaking' motion.
MORNING: Non-dominant arm rests across the body, with the dominant B-hand coming up from under the arm. It has no eating component.
* LUNCH/DINNER: These are typically signed as 'EAT' combined with 'NOON' or 'EVENING' respectively, or have distinct but different signs
Food
meal
daily routine
BSL breakfast
morning meal sign
eat first meal
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