Sign of the Day for Friday, December 19, 2025

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Featured Lexicalized Sign: The featured lexicalized sign is OWN. You can see a list of more lexicalized words signed in our Lexicalized Word List available for Signing Savvy members.

OWN

What is being signed (English Meaning)

OWN

Sign Type
  • ASL
  • Lexicalized Fingerspell
Sign Description

Fingerspell: O-W-N (circles out from center of body)

Memory Aid

This word is fingerspelled in ASL.

This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
  • OWN
Examples of Usage
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English Sentence

I started my own business.

ASL Gloss

BUSINESS MY #OWN START I.

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English Sentence

Everyone should own a good dictionary.

ASL Gloss

GOOD DICTIONARY EVERYONE SHOULD #OWN.

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English Sentence

My daughter took a chance when she quit her job and started her own company. Luckily, it has taken off and is successful.

ASL Gloss

MY DAUGHTER TOOK A CHANCE (GAMBLE) QUIT HER JOB ESTABLISHED HER OWN COMPANY LUCKY SUCCESSFUL SKYROCKET.

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