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Thursday, September 11, 2025
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hundred
The BSL sign for 'hundred' uses a 'G' handshape at the dominant side of the head, moving in a small outward arc
A1 Very Common Numeral British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Index finger extended, other fingers curled, thumb extended
Small outward circular or arc movement
Counting, money, age, statistics, quantities
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How to form the sign
- Form a G-handshape (index extended, others curled, thumb extended)
- Place dominant hand near temple/ear, palm forward/outward
- Move hand in a small outward circular or arc movement
- Optionally mouth "hundred" or "pah"
Coach prompt
Practice signing 'hundred' while counting items
Signature details
Handshape
Index finger extended, other fingers curled, thumb extended · Code G-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
N/A
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Forward or slightly outward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Mouth 'hundred' or 'pah'
Body shift
None
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The price is one hundred pounds
Often accompanied by mouthing 'hundred' or 'pah' for clarity
Best fit: Counting, money, age, statistics, quantities
Mirror focus
Practice signing 'hundred' while counting items
Catch the slip
Ensure handshape is a clear 'G' and movement is a small outward arc from the temple
Use it today
The price is one hundred pounds
Common mistakes: Confusing with thousand, incorrect handshape, wrong location
When not to use it: When fingerspelling is required for specific context
Regional note: Minor variations in movement path or location are possible
Cultural note: Numbers are fundamental in BSL communication
1.[en] I need one hundred pounds. / BSL:[Sign HUNDRED, then POUNDS]
2.[en] There are one hundred pages. / BSL:[Sign HUNDRED, then PAGES]
3.[en] She is one hundred years old. / BSL:[Sign HUNDRED, then YEARS OLD]
When would a learner use the BSL sign for hundred?
A learner would use this sign to express the number 100 in various contexts like quantities, money, age, or scores.
What do beginners often get wrong when signing hundred in BSL?
Common mistakes include using the wrong handshape (e.g., a '1' handshape without the thumb extended) or incorrect movement, making it look like a different number.
Does the BSL sign for hundred change by region or context?
The core sign for 'hundred' is fairly consistent across BSL regions, though slight variations in the exact location or arc size might occur.
Is the BSL sign for hundred suitable for beginners or children?
Yes, it's a fundamental and very common number sign, making it highly suitable for beginners and children learning BSL.
Which sign is most often confused with hundred in BSL?
It can sometimes be confused with 'thousand' due to conceptual similarity, but 'thousand' typically uses a '1' handshape moving off the non-dominant palm.
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One hundred
Thousand
million
number
count
money
Thousand
Million
Number
Count
Quantity
The BSL sign for HUNDRED uses a G-handshape at the side of the head with an outward arc. This differs from THOUSAND, which typically involves a '1' handshape moving off the non-dominant palm. It's also distinct from ONE, which uses only an extended index finger (no thumb) and is usually signed in neutral space, not at the head
Numbers
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counting
BSL hundred
sign for 100
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BSL numbers
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