I was wondering if there is similar syntax (word order) in two different sign languages like British Sign Language and German Sign Language (maybe Liebling can answer this question) or American Sign Language and Australian Sign language (maybe JClarke can answer this question). I know that sign language is the language of thought so I figure maybe the syntax is similar in any sign language. I know the signs and words are very different but I want to know if the syntax is similar in any two different sign languages.
Similar syntax in two different sign languages?
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I'm sure that the syntax is different as well.
Every country has their own way of speaking and signing.
I don't know what their syntax is like, but I have seen BSL used at NTID and it seemed to be a little similar to ASL... but it was hard to figure out since I'm not familiar with BSL.
Every country has their own way of speaking and signing.
I don't know what their syntax is like, but I have seen BSL used at NTID and it seemed to be a little similar to ASL... but it was hard to figure out since I'm not familiar with BSL.
I'm sure that the syntax is different as well.
Every country has their own way of speaking and signing.
I don't know what their syntax is like, but I have seen BSL used at NTID and it seemed to be a little similar to ASL... but it was hard to figure out since I'm not familiar with BSL.
That is what I'd like to find out. I know that sign language is the language of thoughts. I want to know if it is same in other sign languages.
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Vampy and Buffalo -- In my experience of being fluent in AUSLAN and ASL, the sytnax of both languages are very very similar and AUSLAN and BSL is the same as it is. Such the language in english grammar is different and they prefer to summarize quickily than falling asleep while a person does in full english way.
Such as in ASL - "What name you?" and in AUSLAN "What your name?' It is pretty similar to what I use, But from my perspective, when I use ASL to chat or discuss in with the USA deafies, on VP I use the same grammar in what I use in AUSLAN and surprisingly -- everyone understood without a problem, as it is similar to both english grammar. I hope this is understood, Buffalo, but please feel free to ask me more questions
Such as in ASL - "What name you?" and in AUSLAN "What your name?' It is pretty similar to what I use, But from my perspective, when I use ASL to chat or discuss in with the USA deafies, on VP I use the same grammar in what I use in AUSLAN and surprisingly -- everyone understood without a problem, as it is similar to both english grammar. I hope this is understood, Buffalo, but please feel free to ask me more questions
