Thiboloha 01 is an initialised sign with the handshape T and added side-to-side wrist movement. The mouthing of ‘Thiboloha’ differentiates this variant from other similar signs, such as Thaba ‘Nchu 01.
Thaba ‘Nchu 01 is an initialised sign with the handshape T and added side-to-side wrist movement. The mouthing of ‘Thaba ‘Nchu’ differentiates this variant from other similar signs, such as Thiboloha 01.
QwaQwa 02 is initialised with Q in the British Sign Language alphabet. The dominant hand is in the SASL handshape X and moves in a down and up motion to the non-dominant hand which is in the SASL handshape F. The F handshape makes it a phonological variation from QwaQwa 02, and could possibly be a spelling error.
QwaQwa 01 is initialised with Q in the British Sign Language alphabet. The dominant hand is in the SASL handshape X and moves in a down and up motion to the non-dominant hand which is in the SASL handshape O. The O handshape makes it a phonological variation from QwaQwa 02.
Free State 05 is an initialised two-handed sign with the handshape V, from the Afrikaans name from the province, ‘Vrystaat’. The dominant hand in the handshape V is placed in the flat open palm of the non-dominant hand, similar to the sign for LOCATION. This indicates that Free State 05 is a place-name sign. It is a lexical variation from both Free State 01 and Free State 02.
Free State 02 is an initialised sign, with the handshape F followed by D. This variation includes no movement. It is a lexical variation from both Free State 01 and Free State 05.
Free State 01 is a descriptive sign. The handshape is in the form of a ‘claw’ that mimics the sign for ORANGE. Most likely this is a reference to the previous name of the province, which was the Orange Free State. It is a lexical variation from both Free State 02 and Free State 05.
Bloemfontein 13 is a descriptive sign that starts with the handshape O. This O is a shortened reference to the previous number plate for Bloemfontein, which started with OB. The handshape transitions into a handshape similar to the sign for ROSE, drawing on Bloemfontein’s colloquial name of City of Roses (similar to Bloemfontein 03), which indicates a possible loan sign from spoken language.In the case of Bloemfontein there are two lexical variations: one with the hand resembling a flower (Bloemfontein 03) and the OB variation. Then, the OB variation itself has three phonological variations (Bloemfontein 01, Bloemfontein 06 and Bloemfontein 07). Additionally, there is a morphological variation that combines both lexical variations (Bloemfontein 13).
Bloemfontein 07 is a descriptive sign with the handshape O followed by B. The handshapes refer to the previous number plate for Bloemfontein, which started with OB. It is a phonological variation from Bloemfontein 06.In the case of Bloemfontein there are two lexical variations: one with the hand resembling a flower (Bloemfontein 03) and the OB variation. Then, the OB variation itself has three phonological variations (Bloemfontein 01, Bloemfontein 06 and Bloemfontein 07). Additionally, there is a morphological variation that combines both lexical variations (Bloemfontein 13).
Bloemfontein 06 is a descriptive sign with the handshape O followed by B. The handshapes refer to the previous number plate for Bloemfontein, which started with OB. It is a phonological variation from both Bloemfontein 01 and Bloemfontein 07.In the case of Bloemfontein there are two lexical variations: one with the hand resembling a flower (Bloemfontein 03) and the OB variation. Then, the OB variation itself has three phonological variations (Bloemfontein 01, Bloemfontein 06 and Bloemfontein 07). Additionally, there is a morphological variation that combines both lexical variations (Bloemfontein 13).
Bloemfontein 03 is a descriptive sign that is clearly distinct from other variants (lexical variation). It is the same as the sign for ROSE, which references Bloemfontein’s colloquial name of City of Roses, which indicates a possible loan sign from spoken language. This variant includes mouthing of ‘Bloemfontein’. The movement is the same as Free State 01. This could possibly indicate a derivation between the two signs, as Bloemfontein is the capital of the Free State province.In the case of Bloemfontein there are two lexical variations: one with the hand resembling a flower (Bloemfontein 03) and the OB variation. Then, the OB variation itself has three phonological variations (Bloemfontein 01, Bloemfontein 06 and Bloemfontein 07). Additionally, there is a morphological variation that combines both lexical variations (Bloemfontein 13).
Bloemfontein 01 is a descriptive sign with the handshape O followed by B. The handshapes refer to the previous number plate for Bloemfontein, which started with OB. It is a phonological variation from Bloemfontein 06.In the case of Bloemfontein there are two lexical variations: one with the hand resembling a flower (Bloemfontein 03) and the OB variation. Then, the OB variation itself has three phonological variations (Bloemfontein 01, Bloemfontein 06 and Bloemfontein 07). Additionally, there is a morphological variation that combines both lexical variations (Bloemfontein 13).
Bartimea 03 is an initialised sign with the handshape B. It differs from Bartimea 01 only terms of the parameter of movement (phonological variation). This variant has a circular movement with the palm facing away from the signer.
Bartimea 01 is an initialised sign with the handshape B. It differs from Bartimea 03 only terms of the parameter of movement (phonological variation). This variant has a side-to-side movement from the signer’s wrist.
