SignBridge
Learn and Compare Kenya Sign Language (KSL) & American Sign Language (ASL)
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Alphabet
2 signs Letter I and L
Numbers
1 and 2 sign
Greetings
4 signs Hello, Fine, General hello, Thank you
Family
2 signs
Food
2 signs
Common Phrases
5 signs
Emotions
3 signs
Daily Activities
1 sign
Hello
Category: Greetings
KSL: Open hand near forehead, move forward in a small wave.
ASL: Open hand at forehead level, salute motion moving outward.
Comparison: Both use open hand near forehead with outward motion; KSL adds a wave, ASL resembles a salute.
Thank You
Category: Greetings
KSL: Flat hand starts at chin, moves forward and down.
ASL: Fingertips touch chin, hand moves forward and slightly down.
Comparison: Nearly identical; both start at chin and move outward to express gratitude.
Love
Category: Emotions
KSL: Both fists crossed over the heart area.
ASL: Crossed arms with fists over the chest/heart.
Comparison: Very similar—crossed arms over heart universally symbolize affection and love.
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