Video:How to Sign Numbers in ASL
with Justin JackersonSigning numbers is much different and more complex than counting on your fingers. See how to sign both high and low numbers in American Sign Language.See Transcript
Transcript:How to Sign Numbers in ASL
Hi, I'm Justin from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. for About.com. Today I am going to show you how to sign numbers. When I start counting, you will see my hand moving different directions. Let's try it.Sign Numbers 1-10
1-5, palm facing inward6-9, palm facing outward
10, wiggle marks
Signing 11+
11-12, flip repeating13-15, inward repeated
16-19, end with the hand twisting outward to form
20-29, L-Hand-shape to represent 2 (except 22)
Out to Sign Repeat Numbers
22,33,44,55,66,77,88,99 same number is repeated and palm downSigning High Numbers
101-109, Use O in the middle100,200,300,400,500,600,700,800,900, C Hand-shape after the first digit number, bend 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,and 9
1,000, '1 repeat' Bend B on palm and open thumb
10,000, '10 repeat' Bend B on palm and open thumb
100,000, '100 repeat' Bend B on palm and open thumb
1 million, '1 repeat twice' Bend B on palm and open thumb
Billion, Trillion, Zillion, Finger-spelling
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