papers, biceps, snow fall, * Related lexicalized classifiers that have
If you
Classifier: A
Dr. Vicars: Think of classifiers as a type of pronoun. ], Curved objects: bowl, sink, basin or a digging device
Small round flat objects:
. Long cylindrical objects: pipe, cave, tunnel, pole,
DCL-G "thin"
along, bumped-into" CL-1 FORMER BOYFRIEND. round pole-like things]
thick blanket
It is not put forth as a comprehensive list of all the classifiers
big-headed/egoistic/conceited, check, card, square]
small tree trunk,
[These are not classifiers. Classifiers play an important role in certain languages, especially East Asian languages, including Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese. sign FLIRT)
They are signs that have evolved
What happened to you? DCL-4 "striped"
The movement of lines of people. become standardized signs: WEBCAM,
Signing naturally teacher's curriculum guide. index-thumb-C. *
and change their movements they may become classifiers again. Dr. Vicars: Good, right. They are frozen forms. of books, *
SCL-bent-V (row of chairs)
in stocks, Containers held by index and thumb, requiring ejection of contents
ICL (wash-clothes) ICL "hang up"
They are frozen forms.
They are frozen forms. a disc
large cable, firehouse, salt shaker, *
Traffic: (also "CL-5"), certain types of traffic movement,
blurred scenery while driving very fast. Thin pulling object: bow string, pulling wire (to signal the bus
Teeth: baring teeth,
the arc construction in classifier use . CL-G- thin things (or degree of thinness)
* Flame
suppose there was a car crash, what happened to the car? on a table, a lamp on a desk. Example: The classifier for the “Open N” CL Open N:Duck. know the letter O and the number 0 (zero) are different.
Below are some examples: 1. animal sitting. Things (objects, people, animals, vehicles, etc.) object.
become standardized signs:
Another
Long thin round hand-held objects: spear, large stirring spoon,
They are signs that have evolved
a small bottle of perfume
toss-and-turn, dive, jump, skate board, scooter, get up]
They are signs that have evolved
show more less. ... Word List: Semantic Classifiers (SCL) Created By: Savvy User CLARA. Also you have to use it in
top: tulips, closed flower bud, *
Documents are set up for the study of classifier handshapes 5, 3, 4, V, F, C, B, and L. But the great thing about this activity is that it can be changed up to work with any classifier study including DCLs, ICLs 240 People Used View all course ››
Classifier S. This classifier is used to describe a head moving or looking. Classifier: H,R, and 4
If you need to see
CL-O or CL-O > CL- 5: headlights, flashing lights, sunlight, shower, * Objects
person on a surfboard. from classifiers. [These are not classifiers. Dr. Vicars: Great question.
(Or,
forward to represent how the dinosaur was moving. *
The English language has many colorful verbs and adverbs. The manner or how it was done is in the "quotes"
CL-V- legs, a person
noticed that the line was extremely long! represent "Fred" walking across the room (or wherever). THICK and scroll down)
CHALLENGE, BASEMENT
They are frozen forms.
could mean: "and the button popped off." DCL-1 "bulletin board"
Classifier: 1 or index finger CL-1
index-thumb-C to show "uppercase"), *
your head on the steering wheel or fly through the window? picture of what your object looks like or of what happened. that are being used in American Sign Language, or how they are being
bump on head
and change their movements they may become classifiers again. If you unfreeze them
•Example: showing the biopsy process •The modified version of CL:X is a closed x handshape.
- Dr. Bill, Note to Classifiers Students:
Dr. Vicars: Remember this concept: "Show, don't tell." influences the meaning of my classifier. They are frozen forms. Note: as you study classifiers on some of these pages I may
then point to the right then form the INDEX-finger-classifier (or
John L. writes: Classifiers are signs that use handshapes
COOKIE (The sign "COOKIE" is not a classifier, but
If I want
A house, a lamp. TRAFFIC, PORCUPINE
Spreading
Note:
People
BPCL "cross legs"
CLOWN, RADIO, [Those are not classifiers. regular sign and a classifier: I went to stand in line and then
a handle on these just because I list them, but I thought you would enjoy
CL:C-(index_&_thumb)
Groups of 3: 3 people crossing the road, *
Delineating 3 dimensional objects: house, box, *
small circle with the hands, or you form a larger circle with the hands. Is it really understood? way the object moves or relates to other objects (or people).
If you unfreeze them
hand in which the thumb is slightly separated from the fingers and
A sign language video dictionary and learning resource that contains American Sign Language (ASL) signs, fingerspelled words, and other common signs. They are signs that have evolved
squinting, *
[These are not classifiers. This is typically used to show an individual holding onto small objects. DCL-4 "long hair"
become standardized signs:
used. badge
Classifiers function to
Objects with sharp borders for roofs and loose or open sides: tent, canopy,
move my arm in such a way as to mimic the cobra's side-to-side dance (or
[These are not classifiers. [These are not classifiers. ], *
They are signs that have evolved
DCL-4 (claw) "curly hair"
TEACHER-cluster = teachers), cup or glass (lexicalized classifier)
ties, beams-(wood/construction), *
those handshapes people (who know the language) automatically think of a
Gnarled: to freeze, wither up, knobby tires
Smooth, flat surfaces: road or runway; wall,
These can easily be described in ASL by changing the movement of verbs or the classifiers themselves.
In ASL, classifiers help us to understand the representation of an object. and the start of a gun (at the beginning of a race), *
Define and at least give one example of: objective movement in classifier use .
a person), CL-2 (e.g. ], * Related lexicalized classifiers that have
* Related lexicalized classifiers that have
ICL "light match"
A predicate is the part of a sentence that modifies (says something about or describes) the topic of the sentence or some other noun or noun phrase in the sentence. The clown had a really big nose. Another example is The ILY handshape when used to mean "I love you." to stop), *
Vicars, came up with the phrase:
Heather: It's the form of the fingers or hands to indicate a type of
"wave to crowd"
Person moving along: hiking, walking, wandering around, *
Answer: It could be either depending on the context. Short cylindrical objects: cup or glass, bottle, *
"I BUY NEW SHIRT" then I touch an F on my chest and throw it off suddenly it
uppercase /
rake handle, *
I'm going to use a classifier to to talk about Jane, first I'll identify her
They are signs that have evolved
They can be used to represent the object itself, or the
from classifiers. Sections: location of a room in a house, sections of a city, an
Shapes (including outlines, perimeters, surfaces, configurations,
PLENTY, BITE
from classifiers. A specific part of your body is doing an action. some extent as "pronouns" and must typically first be identified. piles), * Objects
less of
[These are not classifiers. piece of food, the moon in the sky, * Height
Example of a sentence
water vehicles as a group. that are associated with specific categories (classes) of size, shape, or
to manipulate an "object." * Pincers, curved beaks
SCL-1 (person) "walking fast"
"yawn"
Example of a sentence mixing a
[These are not classifiers. SHOCKED-(brain-freeze), FREEZE, RAKE, SCADS, AUDIENCE, RICH,
Thin squared objects in a specified location and or position:
This activity is made for the novice to the intermediate American Sign Language student. * convey how it relates to other objects and or people.
Dr. Vicars: What is a classifier?
context. Classifiers are signs that are used to represent general categories or
SHOCKED-(brain-freeze), FREEZE, RAKE, SCADS, AUDIENCE, RICH,
Tigie: How do you know that classifier "F" isn't part of a fingerspelled
), * The movement of a
slouches. bo staff
the back room, a bouquet of flowers, *
Example of a sentence mixing a regular sign and a classifier:
"acting tough"
Depicting Verbs (Classifiers) are used in American Sign Language to show movement, location, and appearance. as a shelf or refrigerator, * A trailer (such as might be pulled behind a truck), * Amounts:
CL-L(bent)-[large,
ICL "driving"
know who I'm talking about I might sign, YESTERDAY SHE M-A-L-L CL-1 "walking
As you will see in the examples in these American Sign Language classes, the handshapes and movements of classifiers can represent people, animals, objects, etc. [These are not classifiers. *
larger) dish, rug, platter, *
and my parrot bit him on the shoulder! Classifiers often work well with other
the air while using an appropriate facial expression."] If you unfreeze them
"What is a classifier and how is it different from a handshape?" Example: English: The lamp is on the table. how you do a sign is what you would call "inflecting" the sign for meaning.].
Boards:
butter, frosting, or similar substances, *
Large beak: commonly used to represent birds of
(using thumb): needle, vaccinations.
One set of classifiers is the use of the numbers one to five. located-at:
* Fastening small objects to something else (using a clasping
moving across a surface, tears, *
and change their movements they may become classifiers again. Suppose
Head of an animal with floppy ears: rabbit, *
Classifiers tell us how big that object it, how soft it is, the movement, the shape and many more. They are frozen forms. * a tongue: "a dog licking a person's face", * Very thin and long objects: string, yard, wire,
noticed that the line was extremely long! the static entity construction in classifier use . USB-thumb-drives-(version_1), eye-droppers,
Example of a sentence mixing a
They are frozen forms. Circular or oval shaped objects: (similar to CL-C-(modified) but
Wide or long objects: hippopotamus' mouth, long word, high heels
plants, * The
Heather: Thanks, that makes perfect sense. * Used to
handful of pennies. HIKE, PARKING-LOT, PARKED
Print Print. Braided or twisted material: rope, cable, braids, curled strands
Then after you nod slightly or otherwise indicate that you
classifiers to provide specific details about a situation, event, person, or
stream CL-B- flat things[roof,
become standardized signs:
They are frozen forms. CL-V (bent fingers) = a small animal, or a larger animal sitting. movement): badges, clip-on earrings, hair barrettes, paper clips
FROWN, SMILE. message, highlight specific details, and provide an efficient way of
), * Related lexicalized classifiers that have
Flat mobile surfaces: surfboard, skateboard, snowboard, people
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from classifiers. Ramming device: pistons of a car engine, fist (or anything solid
Some examples of semantic classifiers are: CL-1 (e.g. * Batting of eyelashes (related to the
If you unfreeze them
classifiers to provide specific details about a situation, event, person, or
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[motorcycle, park a car, row of cars, accident, garage]
They are signs that have evolved
*
Delineating 2 dimensional objects: poster board,
It depends where
Yes, yes, I know there are those who will point out that some signs have
... Word List: Classifier Practice Sentences. (A referent is that
Often this involves "role shifting." Rope-like, braided, rolled,and/or twisted things. on. Short, round, somewhat thick with narrowed tips: cigars, *
It is much faster
Signing Savvy, Your Sign Language Resource. [These are not classifiers. placement on my chest). by a classifier must be "introduced" prior to using using the classifier. Language. become standardized signs:
Similar to pronouns, that which is being
kicked-back-(relax), a bull pawing at the ground before charging,
For example, my wife, Belinda
expressions.) gradients, etc.)
original term? mover (moving sidewalk), *
Classifier O.
flossing, threading a needle, turning a page, pulling out a hair. "sub-categories" of classifiers. non-manual marker. Small spherical objects (with fingers closer
biting, * Objects that are withered or curled up: withered
TRAFFIC, PORCUPINE
CL-A an object in a certain location. transfer movement in classifier use . which is done by signing SIT then using moving both palm-down C-hands
Student: I don't
Mohawk, * Objects
COPY.
then hold up that finger and move it quickly across my signing space.
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ICL "play chess"
the BE-AT construction in classifier use . The commonly recognized handshapes that are typically used to show different
that are rough or jagged: rakes, an animal growling, an animal
[These are not classifiers. from classifiers.
This classifier is used to show people standing or sitting.
[These are not classifiers. you could use role shifting to show who is throwing the ball to whom and the position of each person. Objects that flow or leak: bleeding, drool, running water,
(stilettos), *
rod, small roll of paper, water hose, faucet, *
The sign MEET is a sign, not a
our hand during the production of a sign. become standardized signs:
in some way. DCL-B (or bent B) "extremely tall" [Explanation: to represent the
They are frozen forms. DCL-4 (claw) "freckles"
and a classifier:
2-hands-galloping, *
a shelf, papers facing down, *
I don't expect you to get
ski-lift, a ferry. Type of airplane: with slight finger modifications, airplane can
CL-C-(modified)(index and thumb) pepperoni,
from classifiers. Example: Three handshape sideways/horizontally for a vehicle, and for a person, V handshape upside down while on the top of the palm of the hand Semantic Classifier Definition: Semantic Classifiers, represent categories of nouns. copious tears, * Delineate height or movement of water: ocean,
It is a
that can be jammed in or packed in tight) Cranking handle: window
Or you might come up with
large object, wall, boulder, *
scaling or climbing large object, wall, boulder, *
They are signs that have evolved
draining (ear, sink, pipes), *
that are associated with specific categories (classes) of size, shape, or
a-BOWL, DIG
Adult signers I encourage you to note your observations, think about
If you unfreeze them
article or column in a newspaper, *
involve the hands such as shoulder movements, head tilts, and facial
Usage (movement paths, speed, interactions, etc.) definition is: "A set of handshapes that represent classes of things that
some instances, suitcase, luggage, or briefcase, *
classifier. A "B" would be used to represent
You will see more complex examples like this later on in the American Sign Language classes. "lowercase") or can start closed and change to a wide-G or
Animals with two horns: bull, ox, cow, *
A scratching or digging device: scratch or scar, a
SCL-flattened-O (fast-car) "cruising"
Similar to pronouns, that which is being
Two pronged teeth: most commonly, snake, vampire,
people walking, [stand, walk-to, lay down, toss-and-turn, dive, jump, skate
small cap (yarmulke)
They are signs that have evolved
(If she is in the room I might point at her. or state of something relatively small: Ear phones,
They are signs that have evolved
mixing a regular sign
* The holding and manipulation of something very small,
information about the movement, type, size, shape, location or extent of the
Those
Learning vector quantizationExamples of a few popular Classification Algorithms are given below.
CL-C-[thick things, round pole-like things]
CL-4
"L"-movement path.
become standardized signs:
MAN-cluster = "men"
Locative Classifiers, show placement or spatial information about an
1988). the moon in the sky
camper (a camper on the back of truck), cave
multi-lane freeways. (This sign is not a classifier, but if you modify the sign it can be used as
together): clown nose, bulging eyes, *
Often called "scads of." For example, If I do the CL-1-"walk
created 5 years ago by ACW 1,977 views. "listen for strange noise"
manipulation or holding of very thin things or small things:
], * Related lexicalized classifiers that have
A person or animal that is crouched or hunched over (using a
I'll identify the sport before using a CL-3-claw to represent the ball. AddThis Sharing Buttons.
Anything with a hook: boat anchor, door latch,
Thin squared objects: placemat, driver's license, greeting card, *
Sandy: Like using the index finger to show long skinny things? streaks, *
Another set of classifiers uses the letters and letter combinations A, B, C, F, G, ILY(Y), L, O, S, U, and V. As an example, the "1" ASL classifier can represent people walking. Helpfulness: 0. Share to Facebook.
They are signs that have evolved
hole representing the shape of a button.
have to set up some sort of situation or context, then I spell F-R-E-D, and
Looks like an "H" hand but the thumb is sticking out to the side. a large dial
", *
A few of the more frequently occurring classifiers: CL-1
meanings.) biceps
and my parrot bit him on the shoulder!
thing. square]
Medium, round, squat objects: cookie, badge, small cap (yarmulke),
Logistic regression 2. Sandy: So, classifiers are used later on in the "sentence," -- it makes more
Did you hit
ILY Classifier. They are frozen forms. represented (or described)
object in
Pinch of salt. Is nodding your head "yes" a sign?
rainbows, *
PCL-4 "long line of people"
An example on that "F" concept: If I sign
CL-Y Very wide things. CLUSTER (group, plural or as a whole,
* describe the size and shape of an
%PDF-1.3 Is "Trajectory Classifiers" an
become standardized signs:
A fat person walking (WADDLE). CL-G- thin things (or degree of thinness), also "eyelids"
Small Pinchers: beak of a small bird, tweezers, * The
thread, cherry stem, thin-stringy noodles, * Small or very small paint
become standardized signs:
bulbous (clown) nose
a stick, a person. walking-(upside-down V), two people walking, [stand, walk-to, lay down,
Press. DYE-(holding on to something and dunking it in dye. the room. from classifiers.
DCL-bent-B "short"
Indicating a specific number or a non-specific number. Then after you nod slightly or otherwise indicate that you
The fact that you can
Two long thing things, parallel to one another:
], *
from the mouth. (etc. descriptive classifier "extremely tall" you hold the "bent 'B' hand" high in
(2h)BPCL-F "look at"
ICL (garbage) ICL "dump out"
I would bob the "head" a bit up and down as I moved it
], * Related lexicalized classifiers that have
Thin round surface: lake, round table, paint spill, round mirror,
You use your body to "act out" or "role play." Long, thin, cylindrical shaped objects: stick, dowel, curtain
Spoonful of sugar.
Signing Savvy, Your Sign Language Resource. move my arm in such a way as to mimic the cobra's side-to-side dance (or
driver hit you from the side, the front? COMMUTE, DROWN, WITH, go steady (couples romance, BACKUP,
linking to a
This video shows examples of classifiers for a variety of furniture and objects in ASL. CL-5
LCL-B "shelf" (over to the right)
Classifier: Quantifiers
Small cylindrical objects: sticks, pencils, *
become standardized signs:
Arrangement of chairs: chairs in a semi-circle; circle or semi
and change their movements they may become classifiers again. *
Animals with long necks: giraffe, llama, goose,
CL-F - small round things: buttons, quarters,
Classifiers help to paint a more precise
CL-L-[check, card,
Smooth, flat surfaces: a long stretch of desert or road, *
become standardized signs: LEAF,
CL-Y Very wide things. Vista, Signing Naturally curriculum (Lentz, Mikos, & Smith,
SIGN-display. 4 0 obj become standardized signs:
They are frozen forms. tags or badges, labels, bandage strips, *
very knowledgeable /
hallway, ceiling, floor, shelf, *
Long, skinny objects: most commonly, a singular person, *
forward to represent how the dinosaur was moving. Handshapes are one of the five fundamental building blocks or parameters of
traffic jam, multi-lane freeways. ], *
along, bumped-into" CL-1 FORMER BOYFRIEND. which you are talking about or that to which you are referring.). Ear muffs or headphones?" Related concept: EGO big-headed/egoistic/conceited]
LCL-5 "leaf floating to the ground"
audio)
and change their movements they may become classifiers again. (Valli & Lucas, 2000) Example: JOHN HANDSOME. small stack of papers, *
Example of a sentence mixing a regular sign and a classifier:
out there thinking about, developing, and writing about the structure
circus, castle, carport, * Two long,
the room I might spell her name or point to where she usually sits.) BPCL-flat-C "big grin"
If you unfreeze them
CL- S>loose-5 "water spewed out of mouth", CL- bent-V "people sitting in a semi-circle", The thing to realize is that if you are Deaf, and/or if you use ASL
The SCL simply identifies the general category. a handshape or handshapes that are used to describe the size and shape of an object or person that conveys additional information beyond just the basic meaning of "meet." very fine, or very thin such as a needle or a razor blade. ], *
ICL "play checkers"
RAINBOW, CURTAINS, IMMIGRATION/admittance, PLAID / Scotland,
Example of a sentence mixing a
A pencil,
Two pronged device: fork, forklift, *
or a similar handshape (perhaps a slightly curved hand) for a cobra, I would
Classifiers are absent or marginal in European languages. bathroom repeatedly, a person going to work repeatedly, a
a long screw or nail
CL-L (bent)-[large, check, card, square. San Diego, CA: DawnSign
HIKE, PARKING-LOT, PARKED, Hands that are stashing: stocking shelves, investing
instance a bottle cap? become standardized signs:
become standardized signs:
I
cap I would have had to indicate a bottle of some kind before using an f
This classifier can be anything in an arch shape.
EYES-wide. a ball, throwing a ball, * Hands:
LCL-1 "goal-posts"
a-BOWL, DIG
This classifier … pizza: deep-dish
signs. ROOM/box, SHELF-(variation), EQUAL, LESS, too-MUCH
know who I'm talking about I might sign, YESTERDAY SHE M-A-L-L CL-1 "walking
* Stiff and straight: hairs or fur that stand on end,
Specifies small sizes, shapes, or amounts, * The holding and manipulation
trolley movement
What happened to you? They are signs that have evolved
Liquid spray over large surfaces: spray painting a car or house, * Related lexicalized classifiers that have
), *
things that are flat. *
a short pencil
complete. Large spherical objects
The ":" means what a normal colon means. and my parrot bit him on the shoulder! middle finger: computer mouse, baseball, bowling ball, *
Now just regular signs:
sense now. List Details. circle; multiple rows, *
it's strike).
and change their movements they may become classifiers again. five parameters are the basic categories.
The manual letter-C handshape can be a muscle on an arm, a drinking glass, or a wad of dollars in the hand. and change their movements they may become classifiers again. * Related lexicalized classifiers that have
fast"
Traffic: (also "CL-5"), certain types of traffic movement,
For example, people
become a supersonic jet (CL- RY), a space ship (CL- XY), *
* bandwidth, streaming (video,
become standardized signs:
classifier.
become standardized signs:
considered a
If you unfreeze them
DCL-1 "black board"
from classifiers. and my parrot bit him on the shoulder! Aug 25, 2020 - Explore MICHELLE BAROWS's board "ASL Classifiers", followed by 390 people on Pinterest.
a large dial, over-ear-headphones, *
thick-BOOK: a thick book (See
Suppose I were using a CL-O-flat handshape to represent (the head of) a
CL-V- legs, a person walking-(upside-down V), two
* Related lexicalized classifiers that have
bulging eyes
No. ICL (water) ICL"pour in"
movement.
Wouldn't you use a "B?".
For example, if you want to describe a couch, you can use the sign for COUCH
Long vehicles: limousine, pipeline
BPCL-LL "red face" embarrassed / blush
from classifiers. BLOOD, "LINE-of-people," SCHEDULE. in stocks, *
train tracks, *
CLOWN, RADIO
Page to share: COPY. coming up with YOUR
PLENTY, BITE, COMMUTE, DROWN, WITH, go steady (couples romance, BACKUP,
branch-(off of a tree)
All signs have a handshape. railroad
They can show a person walking, an animal chewing, someone driving, a car driving through the mountains–virtually anything! Long cylindrical objects: Short cylindrical objects:
PARROT
(If she is in the room I might point at her.
and change their movements they may become classifiers again. fishing hook, talons, tow, bat (animal), beaked nose, scorpion's
convertible car's top. from classifiers. They are frozen forms. :) Now give me another example.
•Example: writing with a pencil, and flossing board, scooter, get up]
These are classifiers where the location of the handshape represents the location of something. CHALLENGE, BASEMENT, Describing a object with sharp corners: the top of an area, such
The movement of lines of people. would be a classifier indicating how he is moving. ROOM/box, SHELF-(variation), EQUAL, LESS, too-MUCH
Over time certain handshapes have been used so often to show certain types
Pronged items: goal posts, pitch fork, forklift,
They are frozen forms. They are frozen forms. ], * Batting of eyelashes (related to the
Movement: landing, take off, skidding on a runway, crashing in
and change their movements they may become classifiers again. the outside. over-ear-headphones or muffs
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