Spread Signs - Sign language dictionary

The most extensive sign language dictionary globally features more than 200,000 signs! Explore sign languages from various countries including American, Czech, British, Estonian, French, German, Austrian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish.

An Unparalleled Gateway to Silent Understanding

Having explored countless language apps over the years, nothing prepared me for the profound impact of this global sign language dictionary. As someone volunteering with Deaf communities and multilingual families, this tool instantly shattered communication barriers I'd struggled with for years. The sheer scale of its database—200,000+ meticulously documented signs across 19 languages, from Japanese JSL to tactile Russian signs—feels like unlocking a cultural kaleidoscope. I vividly recall using it to decode a Brazilian colleague's story about Carnival through LIBRAS (Brazilian Sign Language), then switching seamlessly to analyze ASL poetry structure, all within minutes. Its intuitive search transforms real-world interactions: during a Berlin trip, I quickly pulled up German regional signs to thank a Deaf café owner, her astonished smile reflecting the app’s power to foster genuine connection.

The true brilliance lies in its precision and depth. Unlike fragmented online resources, here you’ll find nuanced variations—Austrian vs. German signs for “apple,” regional British BSL dialects, even Lithuanian gendered expressions—all with video demonstrations capturing motion fluidity and facial grammar. Cross-referencing French LSF with Swiss-German signs revealed fascinating linguistic evolution, while the offline accessibility meant I could study Estonian signs mid-flight. For educators, it’s revolutionary: I now integrate Polish PJM demos into workshops, and parents use its Turkish TDK examples to teach children. This isn’t just a reference tool; it’s a bridge between worlds, dissolving isolation through meticulous, accessible documentation. For travelers, allies, linguists, or anyone yearning to connect beyond spoken words, this dictionary stands as a monumental achievement—a testament to how technology can amplify human empathy, one silent gesture at a time.