Maldives Sign Language

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Maldivian Sign Language
Native toMaldives
Native speakers
2,700 [1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3–
Maldivian Sign Language

Maldivian Sign Language (MvSL) is a sign language that was developed, largely spontaneously, by deaf children in a number of schools in Maldives in the 2000. It is of particular interest to the linguists who study it because it offers a unique opportunity to study what they believe to be the birth of a new language.

The dictionary contains signs for around 650 words supported with English and Dhivehi description explaining the hand-shape and the movement to be used while signing a particular word.[2][3]

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  1. ^ Joshua Project. A ministry of Frontier Ventures (2021). "Deaf in Maldives". joshuaproject.net. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  2. ^ The President’s Office of the Republic of Maldives (2009-10-29). "President launches Maldivian Sign Language Dictionary". presidency.gov.mv. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  3. ^ Duskin Leadership Training in Japan (2021). "Alumni Biographies: Ashfaag Ahmed". normanet.ne.jp. Retrieved 2021-09-21.

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