ASL Conjunctions

Simple Conjunctions

  • AND - Used for emphasis (normal use, no sign)
  • #OR - Also used for emphasis
  • FINISH - As conj, means 'and then' to show progression of events
  • UNDERSTAND - As opposed to "to understand", conj means to keep in mind or remember the primary phrase or condition

Complex Conjunctions

WRONG-conj

Unexpected, unwanted, annoying, sense of wrong-doing, no control over occurrence. Strong negative feelings associated

HAPPEN-conj

Expected, saw it coming, during previous action

HIT-conj

Sudden occurrence, unexpected, out of nowhere, blindsided

FRUSTRATE-conj

Frustrations, stuck, irritated, disappointed, blocked from completing initial task

FIND-conj

Unexpected surprise, awareness, discovery. Each phrase must have its own verb to ensure FIND doesn't act as a verb, but a CONJ.

WORSE-conj

Events or conditions piling on top of each other. Unlike normal meaning, WORSE-conj can have neutral or even positive connotations.


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