Indian Ocean

Note

1. Note the mouth moving while signing AREA. This is an adjective to indicate the bigness of the ocean. 2. While 'Indian Ocean' is a two-word phrase in English, it is a three-word phrase (MOMBASA, WATER, AREA) in KSL.

Description

MOMBASA - Right G-Handshape with palm facing left is next to right eye. Fingers open and close into Single-O Handshape. 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 center away from body. They then move towards the body in a wide circle.

Memory Aid

Big water near Mombasa.

Category

General