Signs can be articulated with two different types of movements: (i) The hands may move between two locations and perform a path movement. (ii) The hands may articulate an internal or secondary movement. Both types of movements can be used either separately or simultaneously. If the latter is the case, they have to be synchronized with respect to the starting and ending point of the sign.
In contrast to the other parameters (handshape, orientation, and location), there are a few signs in DGS without the manual parameter movement. Examples are the signs germany and pipe which are both articulated without a manual path movement or a manual secondary movement. germany is articulated with the G-hand, orientation of the palm to the side of the non-dominant hand and a hold at the forehead. The sign pipe is performed with the E-hand, orientation of the palm to the side of the non-dominant hand, a hold laterally to the dominant side of the face, and a reduplicated non-manual marking on the lower face in the form of puffed cheek with air output, chin raiser, and lip presser (for further information on non-manuals, see [Phonology 1.5.]).
a. germany
b. pipe