...Does sign language translate from language to language? You won't be able to use the English-speaking alphabet universally b/c everyone doesn't speak English. Does Japanese, Spanish, and the world at large have their own sign language?
2006-10-04 12:45:07 · 9 answers · asked by Teoshe 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Yes, there are some different sign languages for different nationalities/cultures. For example, for ASL many signs are based on the name of the object and or origin. But if in another culture the same object has a different origin then it must be signed differently.
I have a friend who has been deaf all her life and she does ASL and when she tried to fingerspell a word to a Spanish speaking girl, she didn't understand. So yes there are some differences but some similiarites too. Sometimes it depends on the word. The sign for "hello" I believe is universal though.
Hope that helps!
2006-10-04 12:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by zabeeday 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 22:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by regula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A deaf roommate explained to me that not only do different languages have different alphabet and word signs, but also the British signing system is slightly different from ASL.
2006-10-04 17:29:37 · answer #3 · answered by crowbird_52 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With some variations, ASL becomes International Sign Language and mostly translates from place to place. My bf knew ASL in America and was able to talk to deaf people in Korea.
2006-10-09 15:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It actually does vary depending on the language or country. That's why schools teach Sign Language as "AMERICAN sign language".
2006-10-04 12:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by Sergio__ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
although the alphabets might change, sign language is done by words not letters, and i'm pretty sure that there is a universal sign language
2006-10-04 12:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by Ugs 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I use american sign language or ASLAM
I have never tried signing with someone who dies not speak English
2006-10-04 12:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by Grundoon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That would be funny if the middle finger in Siberian meant "Hello" wouldn't it?
2006-10-04 12:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by Tones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya, like ASL is AMERICAN sign lang. (eng)
diff lang's have diff sign lang's
2006-10-04 12:47:17 · answer #9 · answered by happy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋