Expect to see variation in the ASL sign for "city".
CITY (Version 1)
Reduced movement version:
This is a very common version of the sign for city or town. It is quick and casual. It doesn't waste time moving to the side.
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CITY (version 2)
A somewhat more formal sign for "city" is done by touching the tips your flat hands together as if showing a roof top. Separate them slightly as you move the hands a little to the side and touch the hands together again.
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"What city do you live (in)?"
CITY YOU LIVE+(WH-question expression)
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Another way to sign that would be to sign: YOU LIVE CITY+(WH-Question_expression)
COMMUNITY (version 1)
It is not uncommon to see people sign "city" using a twisting movement -- however there are those who tend to think of this sign as meaning "community" rather than "city or town."
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Also see: HOUSE
For more information:
See: Seven-shaped Movement Path
See: Under construction: "Sacramento Region"
See: Village
Notes:
Where this sign is taught:
Taught in Lesson 03.Reviewed in lessons: 06, 18, 20, 23, 41
Practice sentences using this sign:
YOU LIVE what-CITY? (What city do you live in?)YOU LIVE what-CITY? (In what city do you live?)
YOU LIVE BIG CITY PAST YOU? (Have you ever lived in a big city?)
YOUR CITY HAVE SUBWAY? (Is there a subway in your city?)
THIS CITY, BOOKSTORE, HOW-MANY?
THIS CITY HAVE BRIDGE?