Sign of the Day for Saturday, January 31, 2026

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Featured Person: Mandy Harvey was born in January. She became deaf at the age of 18. She was a contestant and singer on the television show America’s Got Talent.

EIGHTEEN

(as in "the number")

What is being signed (English Meaning)

EIGHTEEN (as in "the number")

Sign Type
  • ASL
  • Number
Sign Description

The dominant hand in the A Handshape (like the number 10 is signed) starts with the palm facing the body, then twists out transitioning to the 8 Handshape.

Memory Aid

The numbers 10 and 8 are combined. The signs for 16-19 all start with the ten handshape and twist to the second digit number.

This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
  • EIGHTEEN (as in "the number")
Examples of Usage
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English Sentence

Mandy Harvey became deaf at the age of 18. Interestingly enough, she was a singer on the television show "America's Got Talent."

ASL Gloss

M‑A‑N‑D‑Y H‑A‑R‑V‑E‑Y HERSELF BECOME DEAF AGE 18. INTERESTING WHAT? SHE SINGER #TV PROGRAM QUOTE "AMERICA'S G‑O‑T T‑A‑L‑E‑N‑T."

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English Sentence

President's Day is Thursday, February 18.

ASL Gloss

PRESIDENT'S DAY WHEN? THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18.

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English Sentence

My cat weighs 18 pounds.

ASL Gloss

MY CAT WEIGH HOW MUCH? 18 POUNDS.

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