Sign Word List: A Basic Course in ASL Lesson 22
Word 1 of 50 →

Word List Author Note: As shown in your text.This is the ASL sign for AFRICA. Some consider this sign to be controversial and not politically correct, while others prefer this sign. Those who have an issue with this sign feel the sign, which is signed at the nose, is making fun of Africans' noses. However, others feel the sign, which is similar to the sign for BEAUTIFUL, symbolizes "Africa is Beautiful.”

AFRICA

(as in "the continent")

Sign Notice

This is Africa's sign for their country.

What is being signed (English Meaning)

AFRICA (as in "the continent")

Sign Type
  • Other Country Sign
Sign Description

Available to full members. Login or sign up now!

Memory Aid

Available to full members. Login or sign up now!

Sign Notice

This is Africa's sign for their country.

This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
  • AFRICA (as in "the continent")
Examples of Usage
Watch ASL Sentence
Watch ASL Sentence +
English Sentence

Available to full members. Login or sign up now!

ASL Gloss

Available to full members. Login or sign up now!

Watch ASL Sentence
Watch ASL Sentence +
English Sentence

Available to full members. Login or sign up now!

ASL Gloss

Available to full members. Login or sign up now!

Sign Variations for this Word
Add to Word List

The ability to create word lists is available full members. Login or sign up now! to use this feature.


ADVERTISEMENTS