Bethlehem 01 · Variation in SASL Place Names · University of the Free State

Title: Bethlehem 01
Description: Bethlehem 01 is a descriptive sign that is clearly distinct from other variants (lexical variation). It is the same as the sign for JESUS. The sign mimics showing where the nails went through Jesus’ palms when he was crucified. In the bible, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, which explains the use of the name sign JESUS for the place Bethlehem.
Place Type: Town
Years Recorded: 2023
Research Site: Bloemfontein; Kimberley; Phuthaditjhaba; Thaba 'Nchu; Thaba 'Nchu
Part of Location Collection: Bethlehem
Age Group: 50-54
Home Language: isiZulu
Main location: KwaZulu-Natal
Context Items: Age Group; Home Language; Main Location; Date Recorded; Research Site
SASL Shorthand Annotation: #2,{0,?1,*1,!1,[26,^4,~9,&0,*2,!1,[26,^4,~9,&0
Category Value: Handedness: 2; Contact: 0; Mouthing: 1; Dominance: 1; Location: 1; Handshape: 26; Palm orientation: 4; Movement: 9; Repetition: 0; Dominance: 2