Money Vocabulary in ASL

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What is the sign for 'How Many/ How Much'?

The sign for 'how many' or 'how much' is performed using open hands in questioning gestures.

What does the sign for 'broke' look like?

The sign for 'broke' looks like a chop to the neck.

How do you sign 'buy'?

The sign for 'buy' looks like you are taking money from your hand and placing it in someone else's hand.

What does the sign for 'cheap' involve?

The sign for 'cheap' uses flat hands. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the sign for 'expensive'.

The sign for 'expensive' is a combination of a single movement of 'MONEY' and 'throw down'. Signup and view all the answers

How do you sign 'cost'?

The sign for 'cost' involves extending one hand in a flat shape and striking it with the top of the dominant hand in an 'X' shape. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign for 'cash' look like?

The sign for cash uses a flattened 'O' and smacks it lightly onto the palm of the other hand twice. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign for 'check' represent?

The sign for 'check' can involve drawing a rectangle in the air with your index fingers and thumbs. Signup and view all the answers

How is the concept of 'dollar' signed?

The sign for 'dollar' shows the number 1-9 with the palm facing forward, then twisting to palm back. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how to sign 'earn'.

The sign for 'earn' starts with a 'C' handshape that changes to an 'S' while moving along the flat, palm-up non-dominant hand. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign for 'free' look like?

The sign for 'free' is made by shaping hands into 'F's. Signup and view all the answers

How is 'pay' signed?

The sign for 'pay' involves placing a coin in one hand and flicking it with the other to represent payment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sign for 'owe'?

The sign for 'owe' involves jabbing the palm twice as if pointing out a contract. Signup and view all the answers

How do you sign 'sale'?

The sign for 'sale' involves swinging the fingertips forward and back with the thumbs touching fingers. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign for 'percent' look like?

The sign for 'percent' involves drawing a crescent in the air with an 'O' hand. Signup and view all the answers

How is 'change' represented in sign?

The sign for 'change' can represent alterations and is different when used for money. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the sign for 'increase'.

The sign for 'increase' involves hand movements depicting growth or gain. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign for 'decrease' involve?

The sign for 'decrease' involves both hands and signifies reduction in some form. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign for 'receipt' depict?

The sign for 'receipt' involves drawing a rectangle with fingers to represent documentation. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shipping' mean in sign language?

The sign for 'shipping' is expressed by fingerspelling. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Money Vocabulary in ASL

"How Many/How Much" – Used to inquire about quantity or value.
"Broke" – Sign resembles a chop to the neck, indicating lack of money.
"Buy/Purchase" – Mimics transferring money from your hand to another's.
"Cheap" – Signed with flat hands, indicating low cost.
"Expensive" – Combines a movement of "MONEY" with a throwing gesture, signifying high cost.
"Cost" – Non-dominant hand flat, dominate hand in "X," strikes down in a downward motion.
"Credit-Card/Debit" – Rectangle shape signifies the size of a card, emphasizing its use.
"Cash" – A flattened "O" hand shape smacks lightly onto the base hand's palm, representing physical money.
"Check" – Use index fingers and thumbs to form a rectangle, indicating a bank draft or card.
"Money" – Same as cash, twice smacking a flattened "O" hand onto the palm.
"Dollar" – A numerical sign indicating dollar amounts, twisting for clarity.
"Earn" – Movement from "C" to "S" handshape over the non-dominant hand conveys earning money.
"Free" – Represented by the sign for safe, using an "F" handshape.
"Pay" – Depicts flicking a coin from the palm to represent payment.
"Owe" – Jab palm twice indicating a debt or contract obligation.
"Sale/Sell" – Movement resembling holding and presenting a piece of paper.
"FS-Tax" – Fingerspelling "T-A-X" as a representation.
"FS-Tip" – Fingerspelling "T-I-P" for gratuities.
"Shopping" – Similar to "buy," indicates the act of purchasing items.
"Run-Out-Of" – Specific hand movement indicating depletion.
"Reimburse" – Simply fingerspell the term.
"Financially-Draining/Spend-A-Lot-Of-Money-On" – Gesture resembles sliding a quarter into a vending machine to show expenditure.
"Change" – Different meanings: modify or denote money change as in coin.
"Add" – Involves moving a squished "O" hand alongside a flat handshape.
"Subtract" – Gesture implies removal or deduction, relevant for taxes too.
"Percent" – Sign involves a crescent drawn in the air with an "O" hand, indicating proportions.
"Profit" – Simple collection sign to indicate earning.
"Valuable/Worth/Value" – Sign indicating importance.
"Increase" – Represents growth or progression, such as a raise.
"Decrease" – Both hands in "U" or "H" positions, movements indicate reduction.
"Receipt" – Same action as a check, shows the shape of a receipt.
"Shipping" – Simply fingerspell the term to convey the concept of sending goods.

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Test your knowledge of money-related signs in American Sign Language (ASL). This quiz will cover important vocabulary including terms like 'cheap', 'expensive', and 'credit card'. Enhance your ability to communicate about finances in ASL!