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Yes
This BSL sign for "Yes" is a common affirmative response. It uses a G-hand moving downwards in a repeated arc near the chest, often with a head nod
A1 Very Common British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Dominant hand forms a G-hand: index finger extended straight, thumb tucked alongside, other fingers closed
Hand moves downwards and slightly outwards in a short, repeated arc
Answering affirmatively, confirming, agreeing
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How to form the sign
- Form a G-hand with dominant hand
- Position near chest/shoulder, index pointing forward
- Move hand downwards in a short arc
- Repeat the arc once or twice
- Nod head slightly
Coach prompt
Please confirm: are you happy?
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand forms a G-hand: index finger extended straight, thumb tucked alongside, other fingers closed · Code BSL G
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
N/A
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palm generally faces forward or slightly down; index finger points forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
At referent
Head movement
Nod (yes)
Mouth morpheme
Often a subtle 'mm' or mouthing 'yes'
Body shift
No
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Are you ready? Yes, I am
Can be signed with a single, more emphatic arc for stronger agreement
Best fit: Answering affirmatively, confirming, agreeing
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Please confirm: are you happy?
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Your handshape for Yes was a B-hand; remember to extend only the index finger
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Are you ready? Yes, I am
Common mistakes: Incorrect G-handshape; confusing movement with 'I' or 'me'
When not to use it: When expressing disagreement or negation
Regional note: Generally consistent across UK. Minor stylistic differences exist
Cultural note: A fundamental sign for basic communication. Often paired with a head nod
1.[en] Are you coming? / BSL:[Yes]
2.[en] Is that correct? / BSL:[Yes]
3.[en] Do you understand? / BSL:[Yes]
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Word web
Agree
confirm
consent
No
disagree
negative
Please
thank you
okay
true
ready
No
Agree
Understand
Confirm
Okay
NO: Uses a B-hand (flat hand) moving outward or shaking side-to-side, often with a head shake. "Yes" uses a G-hand with a downward arc.
I / ME: Uses a G-hand (index finger) pointing directly to the signer's chest. "Yes" uses the same handshape but moves outward and down in an arc, expressing affirmation rather than self-reference
Affirmation
agreement
confirmation
common
BSL Yes
agreement sign
confirm
affirmative
Confirmation
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