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finger alphabet

/ˈfɪŋɡər ˈælfəbɛt/

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/ˈfɪŋɡər ˈælfəbɛt/B1formal
  • ruСистема жестов рук, представляющих буквы алфавита, используемая в основном в жестовых языках для произнесения слов по буквам, особенно имен собственных или терминов, не имеющих специального жеста.

A system of hand gestures representing letters of the alphabet, used primarily in sign languages for spelling out words, especially proper nouns or terms without a specific sign.

  1. Manual alphabet for sign languageB1formal

    A system of hand shapes representing letters of the alphabet, used in sign languages to spell out words.

    ruДактильная азбука

    • Deaf children learn the finger alphabet to communicate names and places.
    • She spelled her name using the finger alphabet.
    • The finger alphabet is an essential part of many sign languages.