Lake Victoria

Note

1. Note the mouth moving while signing AREA. This is an adjective to indicate the bigness of the lake. 2. While 'Lake Victoria' is a two-word phrase in English, it is a three-word phrase (KISUMU, WATER, AREA) in KSL. 3. Note that the sign for 'Kisumu' here is slightly different from the main entry in this dictionary. This is an example of variation. 4. Names of places are especially prone to variation. There may be another or a few other signs for 'Lake Victoria'.

Description

KISUMU - Both hands are in Full Closed Handshapes with palms facing out. Hands move down slightly and simultaneously. WATER - Right C-Handshape with palm facing left moves up to open lips. At lips, wrist turns upwards. AREA - Full Open Handshapes with palms facing down begin in the center away from body. Hands then move towards the body in a wide circle.

Memory Aid

Big water near Kisumu.

Category

General