American Sign Language: "divorce"
The sign for "divorce" is made by first forming the letter "d" with both hands. Hold both hands together with the palms facing each other. With a twisting motion, move both hands outward and sideways so both palms face forward.
DIVORCE (initialized-version):
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Memory Aid: Think of two objects or two people that were once together as now being apart.
DIVORCE (non-initialized version):
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Notes:
The sign for divorce is very similar to the sign for "separate" or "apart." The sign for "separate" is made by touching both hands together at the knuckles. The hands should both be bent. Now, move the hands away from each other.
SEPARATE:
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SEPARATE:
See: SEPARATE
Notes:
Where this sign is taught:
Taught in Lesson 02.Reviewed in lessons: 06, 15
Practice sentences using this sign:
YOU DIVORCED YOU? (Are you divorced?)YOUR PARENTS DIVORCE? (Are your parents divorced?)
SUPPOSE YOUR DAD DIVORCE, MARRY NEW WOMAN, SHE YOUR WHAT? (If your dad were divorced and re-married, what relationship would the new wife be to you?)