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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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opinion
BSL sign for 'opinion' uses the index and thumb extended at the forehead, moving outwards with a slight twist
A2 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Index finger extended, thumb extended, other fingers curled
Hand moves away from forehead, then slightly twists
Expressing personal views; asking for others' thoughts
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How to form the sign
- Form '1' handshape with thumb extended
- Touch index finger to forehead
- Move hand outwards from forehead
- Slightly twist wrist as hand moves
Coach prompt
Sign 'opinion' in response to a question
Signature details
Handshape
Index finger extended, thumb extended, other fingers curled · Code 1-hand with extended thumb
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Touch
Palm orientation
Towards non-dominant side, then forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'mm' or 'pff' sometimes
Body shift
None
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N/A
Can convey 'my opinion' or 'your opinion' with non-manuals
Best fit: Expressing personal views; asking for others' thoughts
Mirror focus
Sign 'opinion' in response to a question
Catch the slip
Ensure hand touches forehead initially, then twists outwards clearly
Use it today
N/A
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'know' or 'think'
When not to use it: When a factual statement is required
Regional note: Minor variations in movement path or twist
Cultural note: Direct expression of opinion is common
1.[en] What's your opinion? / BSL:[QUESTION-NM]
2.[en] My opinion is... / BSL:[MY OPINION IS]
3.[en] He has a strong opinion. / BSL:[HE OPINION STRONG]
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Word web
View
thought
perspective
Fact
certainty
Think
Believe
Idea
Discuss
Think
Believe
Idea
Discuss
Agree
KNOW: Uses the same '1' handshape but touches the temple and moves forward without a twist. "Opinion" touches the forehead and twists. THINK: Uses a 'C' handshape or curved '5' hand at the temple or forehead, often moving forward. "Opinion" uses a straight index finger and thumb. The key is the handshape difference and specific location/movement
Discussion
belief
personal view
BSL opinion
my view
what think
discussion
Personal view
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