Sign of the Day for Thursday, August 20, 2026

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August 20th is National Radio Day.

RADIO

What is being signed (English Meaning)

RADIO

Sign Type
  • ASL
Sign Description

Dominant hand in the bent five handshape moves toward the dominant ear two times.

Memory Aid

Think of wearing headphones.

This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
  • RADIO
Examples of Usage
Watch ASL Sentence
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English Sentence

Will you turn up the radio please?

ASL Gloss

RADIO YOU TURN‑UP PLEASE.

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English Sentence

Rush Limbaugh is a radio host. He is deaf, but uses cochlear implants to hear.

ASL Gloss

R‑U‑S‑H L‑I‑M‑B‑A‑U‑G‑H HIMSELF RADIO HOST. HE DEAF BUT HAVE COCHLEAR IMPLANT.

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When driving I don't turn the radio on because I prefer the quiet.

ASL Gloss

DURING DRIVING TURN ON RADIO ME NOT WHY? I PREFER QUIET.

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