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bedroom
The BSL sign for 'bedroom' uses a flat hand touching the cheek, then moving slightly away, often with the mouthing of 'BED' or 'SLEEP', representing the function of the room
A1 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Flat hand, fingers together and extended, thumb tucked in alongside the palm
Hand touches dominant cheek, then moves slightly forward and away
Used when referring to a specific room for sleeping, or discussing rooms in a dwelling
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How to form the sign
- Form a flat hand (fingers together, thumb alongside)
- Place palm towards and touch your dominant cheek
- Move hand slightly forward and away from the cheek
- Can be accompanied by mouthing 'BED' or 'SLEEP'
Coach prompt
Practice touching your cheek with a flat hand and moving it slightly away
Signature details
Handshape
Flat hand, fingers together and extended, thumb tucked in alongside the palm · Code BSL 5/B (flat)
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
N/A
Contact
Touch
Palm orientation
Towards the face
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Mouth 'BED' or 'SLEEP'
Body shift
None
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My bedroom is upstairs
Often accompanied by mouthing 'BED' or 'SLEEP' to clarify meaning
Best fit: Used when referring to a specific room for sleeping, or discussing rooms in a dwelling
Mirror focus
Practice touching your cheek with a flat hand and moving it slightly away
Catch the slip
Ensure hand is flat and touches the cheek; don't sign 'bed' and 'room' separately for this concept
Use it today
My bedroom is upstairs
Common mistakes: Confusing it with the general sign for 'bed' or 'sleep' if not clearly articulated
When not to use it: Not applicable for this basic noun sign
Regional note: Minor variations in the precise touch or movement, but widely understood
Cultural note: The sign visually links the concept of a room to the act of sleeping
1.[en] I need to clean my bedroom. / BSL:[Sign MY BEDROOM CLEAN]
2.[en] My bedroom is very small. / BSL:[Sign MY BEDROOM VERY SMALL]
3.[en] Go to your bedroom now. / BSL:[Sign GO YOUR BEDROOM NOW]
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Word web
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The BSL sign for "bedroom" (flat hand touching cheek, moving away) is related to but distinct from "BED" and "SLEEP". "BED" typically uses two flat hands, palms facing each other, brought together and then moved slightly apart, mimicking the shape of a bed. "SLEEP" uses a flat hand, palm towards the face, moving down over the eyes or face, closing them, indicating the act of sleeping. "Bedroom" combines the idea of sleeping (cheek touch) with a room. The handshape for all three can be similar (flat hand), but the location, movement, and number of hands vary
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