Swiss-German Sign Language

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A language of Switzerland

ISO 639-3
sgg
Alternate Names
Natürliche Gebärde
Population

6,000 (Van Cleve 1986).

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Deaf sign language
Writing
HamNoSys Notation. SignWriting.
Other Comments

Some regional lexical variations in German areas tied to specific schools. Status of signing is improving. Strong oralist tradition in schools in German area.