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full
The BSL sign for "full" uses two flat hands moving outwards from the chest, often with puffed cheeks. It indicates capacity or satisfaction
A1 Very Common Adjective British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands start as flat B-hands, palms facing inwards near the chest/stomach
Hands move outwards and slightly downwards in an arc, fingertips coming together
To describe a container at capacity or a person who has eaten enough
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How to form the sign
- Form B-hands (flat hands) palms facing chest
- Place hands near the chest/stomach area
- Move both hands outwards and slightly downwards in an arc
- Finish with fingertips of both hands touching or nearly touching
- Optional: Puff cheeks during the movement for personal fullness
Coach prompt
Practice signing "full" for both a container and a person who has eaten. Focus on the non-manuals
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands start as flat B-hands, palms facing inwards near the chest/stomach · Code B-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Near
Palm orientation
Starts facing inwards, ends facing each other
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
cha (puffed cheeks)
Body shift
None
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My stomach is full
Often accompanied by puffed cheeks when indicating personal fullness
Best fit: To describe a container at capacity or a person who has eaten enough
Mirror focus
Practice signing "full" for both a container and a person who has eaten. Focus on the non-manuals
Catch the slip
Ensure hands are flat and move symmetrically. Remember to puff cheeks when indicating personal fullness
Use it today
My stomach is full
Common mistakes: Not puffing cheeks for personal fullness; confusing with 'finished'
When not to use it: Not for 'full stop' or 'full speed'; use specific signs or phrases for those
Regional note: Minor, mainly in the exact starting point or arc of the movement
Cultural note: Puffed cheeks are a common non-manual marker in BSL for 'fullness' or 'large quantity'
1.[en] My stomach is full. / BSL:[hands out from stomach, cheeks puffed]
2.[en] The box is full. / BSL:[hands out from chest]
3.[en] I'm full, thank you. / BSL:[hands out from stomach, cheeks puffed]
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Word web
complete
packed
satisfied
empty
hungry
vacant
drink
eat
plate
stomach
empty
hungry
satisfied
enough
finished
The sign for "full" (flat hands move outwards from the chest) is often confused with "finished" (hands twist at wrists, usually near the chest). "Full" indicates capacity or satiety, while "finished" indicates completion of an action or task. Another similar sign is "big" or "large" (hands spread wide), but "full" implies containment, whereas "big" describes general size
food
drink
container
capacity
feeling
satiety
full
replete
satisfied
complete
eaten
stomach
Food
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