A Grammar of German Sign Language (DGS)

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10.2.1.1. Smooth turn taking

In smooth turn taking, only one of the interlocutors signs. The other interlocutor starts to sign when the former ends the turn. Between turns, no pause is observed. An example of a smooth turn taking is illustrated below.

Interlocutor-1: problem what generally

Interlocutor-2: (...) decline weiter palm_up

Interlocutor-1: ‘The general problem is that

Interlocutor-2: ‘Then you are able to cope in these situations.’

Interlocutor-1: explain tell only ix₃ sign language because hearing_loss

Interlocutor-2:

Interlocutor-1: sign language is only recommended in the case of a hearing loss.’

Interlocutor-2:

(CDGS, 02:43:10-02:50:39)

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Sina Proske, Derya Nuhbalaoglu, Annika Herrmann, Jana Hosemann & Markus Steinbach

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Bibliographical reference for citation

The entire grammar:
Sina Proske, Derya Nuhbalaoglu, Annika Herrmann, Jana Hosemann & Markus Steinbach (eds.). 2020. A Grammar of German Sign Language (DGS). 1st ed. (SIGN-HUB Sign Language Grammar Series). (http://thesignhub.eu/grammar/dgs) (Accessed 31-10-2021)

A chapter:
Smith, Mary. 2020. Syntax: 3. Coordination and Subordination. In Sina Proske, Derya Nuhbalaoglu, Annika Herrmann, Jana Hosemann and Markus Steinbach (eds.), A Grammar of German Sign Language (DGS). 1st ed. (SIGN-HUB Sign Language Grammar Series), 230-237. ((https://thesignhub.eu/grammar/dgs) (Accessed 31-10-2021)

A section:
Smith, Mary. 2020. Phonology: 1.1.1.2. Finger configuration. In Sina Proske, Derya Nuhbalaoglu, Annika Herrmann, Jana Hosemann and Markus Steinbach (eds.), A Grammar of German Sign Language (DGS). 1st ed. (SIGN-HUB Sign Language Grammar Series), 230-237. (http://thesignhub.eu/grammar/dgs) (Accessed 31-10-2021)