ASL Noun-Verb Pairs
In American Sign Language (ASL), noun/verb pairs are sets of signs that share the same handshape, orientation, and general movement path but differ in their movement patterns, conveying either a noun or a verb meaning. Typically, the noun form of the sign has a smaller, repeated movement, while the verb form involves a single, larger movement.
For example, the noun/verb pair ‘Chair/Sit’ demonstrates this concept well. ‘Chair’ is signed with a short, repeated movement to indicate a physical object, whereas ‘Sit’ involves a single, deliberate motion to indicate the action. This distinction is a common feature in many noun/verb pairs in ASL, helping to distinguish between physical items and the actions associated with them.
Chair (Noun)
Sit (Verb)
Noun/verb pairs are crucial because they allow ASL users to understand the relationship between an object and its function or use. They enhance efficiency and clarity in communication, offering a dynamic way to represent different yet related concepts.
List of ASL Noun/Verb Pairs
This list provides common and practical ASL noun/verb pairs to help learners understand how different nouns are linked with corresponding verbs in American Sign Language. Each entry combines a noun with an associated action to illustrate their relationship.
Car/Drive
Bicycle/Ride
Airplane/Fly
Boat/Cruise
Scissors/Cut
Hammer/Hit
Nail/Hammer
Brush/Brush (hair)
Comb/Comb (hair)
Toothbrush/Brush (teeth)
Clothes/Get-dressed
Coat-Jacket/Put on coat or jacket
Hat/Put On or Take Off
Makeup/Put on makeup
Mascara/Put on mascara
Nail polish/Polish nails
Food/Eat
Cup/Drink
Money or Shop/Buy
Pot/Cook
Stove/Turn On or Off
Light/Turn On or Off
Door/Open or Close
Window/Open or Close
Drawer/Open or Close
Book/Open or Close
Book/Read
Television/Watch
Radio/Listen
Alarm/Set
Clock/Set
Key/Unlock or Lock
Rope/Tie or Untie
Basket/Fill or Empty
Glass/Fill or Empty
Bottle/Pour
Bag/Pack or Unpack
Basket/Carry
Paper/Print
Newspaper/Print
Envelope/Send
Telephone/Call
Camera/Shoot (photo)
Picture/Take
Bell/Ring
Flag/Wave
Ball/Throw or Catch
Shoes/Walk
Chair/Sit
Bed/Sleep
Computer/Type
Guitar/Play
Music/Play
Brush/Paint (as in using a paintbrush)
Lawn mower/Mow
Skis/To ski
Zipper/To zip up or down
Cigarette/Smoke
Store/Sell
Plant/Grow
Spring or Plant/Grow
Soap/Wash
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