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Sunday, April 19, 2026
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bring
The BSL sign for 'bring' is a directional verb showing an object moving towards the signer. It uses a flat hand in an arcing motion
A1 Very Common Verb British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Flat hand, fingers extended and together, thumb alongside
Arcing movement towards the body, ending near chest
Daily conversations, instructions, narratives, requests
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How to form the sign
- Form B-hand palm up or inward
- Place hand forward of body
- Arc hand towards chest
- End near chest/torso
Coach prompt
Practice signing 'bring' with different objects and people
Signature details
Handshape
Flat hand, fingers extended and together, thumb alongside · Code B
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
N/A
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Up or facing inwards
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
At referent
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
None
Body shift
Slight lean forward or none
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Can you bring me the book?
Directional verb; can be modified to show who brings what to whom
Best fit: Daily conversations, instructions, narratives, requests
Mirror focus
Practice signing 'bring' with different objects and people
Catch the slip
Ensure handshape is flat B-hand and movement is a clear arc towards your body
Use it today
Can you bring me the book?
Common mistakes: Incorrect palm orientation, shallow arc, confusing with 'take'
When not to use it: When referring to moving something away from the speaker
Regional note: Minor variations in arc size or starting position
Cultural note: Directness in requests for items is common
1.[en] Bring the book. / BSL:[Sign BRING, then BOOK]
2.[en] Can you bring it to me? / BSL:[Sign YOU BRING-TO-ME IT]
3.[en] I will bring the food. / BSL:[Sign I FUTURE BRING FOOD]
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Word web
Fetch
carry
deliver
Take
send
give away
Come
go
arrive
collect
Take
Come
Go
Arrive
Give
The sign for BRING uses a B-hand arcing towards the body. TAKE uses the same B-hand but arcs away from the body. COME uses G-hands (index finger) moving towards the body, often with a repeated motion, referring to a person or animal's arrival, not an object being carried
Movement
transfer
request
possession
Bring BSL
carry
fetch
deliver
movement verb
movement
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