gebarentaal

Dutch

Etymology

plural of gebaar (“gesture, sign”) + taal (“language”)

Pronunciation

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Noun

gebarentaal m, f (plural gebarentalen, diminutive gebarentaaltje)

1. A sign language, either in general (without article) or any codified medium for communication with the (nearly) deaf

Synonyms

• doventaal m and f

Related terms

• gebaren (verb)
• lichaamstaal m and f