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Saturday, April 25, 2026
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living room
This two-handed sign depicts outlining a general 'room' space, specifically a living area
A1 Very Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands use an open palm, fingers spread and slightly curved
Both hands move outwards from the upper chest
General conversation about home or daily life
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How to form the sign
- Form 5-handshape palms facing
- Place hands at upper chest, slightly apart
- Move hands outwards and slightly downwards in an arc
- End with hands apart at shoulder width
Coach prompt
N/A
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands use an open palm, fingers spread and slightly curved · Code 5
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palms face each other, slightly forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'Room' or puffed cheeks
Body shift
None
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My living room is very cosy
The sign often implies 'a space' or 'a room' generally
Best fit: General conversation about home or daily life
Mirror focus
N/A
Catch the slip
N/A
Use it today
My living room is very cosy
Common mistakes: Using only one hand, not moving hands outwards enough
When not to use it: When referring to a specific *other* room, e.g., kitchen
Regional note: Minor variations in hand starting position or extent of movement
Cultural note: Homes and their specific rooms are fundamental to daily life discussion
1.[en] I like my living room. / BSL:[Sign I-LIKE MY LIVING-ROOM]
2.[en] The living room is big. / BSL:[Sign THE LIVING-ROOM BIG]
3.[en] Let's go to the living room. / BSL:[Sign LETS-GO LIVING-ROOM]
What is the BSL sign for living room?
The sign involves both hands in a '5' handshape, starting near the chest and moving outwards in an arc, as if outlining a space.
How do you sign living room in BSL?
With open hands (5-handshape), palms facing, start near your upper chest. Move both hands outwards and slightly downwards, ending with hands apart.
Is living room one-handed or two-handed in BSL?
It is a two-handed sign, with both hands performing the same symmetrical movement simultaneously.
What handshape is used for living room in BSL?
Both hands use an open palm, often referred to as a '5-handshape' or 'B-hand', with fingers spread.
How does living room differ from similar signs in BSL?
It differs from 'room' which is often a smaller, more contained outward movement. It can also be confused with general 'space', but 'living room' usually has a specific mouth pattern or context.
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Word web
Lounge
sitting room
Bedroom
kitchen
House
home
room
sofa
television
house
home
room
sofa
television
kitchen
The sign for LIVING ROOM uses a two-handed, symmetrical outward arc movement with open 5-hands. It is similar to ROOM, which also uses an outward movement but is often smaller and can be one-handed or two-handed. It differs from HOUSE, which involves outlining a roof shape, and BEDROOM, which often combines 'bed' with 'room'
Home
rooms
furniture
daily life
Living room
lounge
sitting room
BSL
house
home
Furniture
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