Text-to-Sign Translator
English → GSL Signs
Type any English sentence and see how to sign it in Ghanaian Sign Language. Known words are matched to our 82-sign dictionary; unknown words are fingerspelled letter by letter.
82 Signs
26-Letter Alphabet
Step-by-Step Guide
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How It Works
1. Type English
Enter any English word, phrase, or sentence up to 200 characters.
2. Dictionary Lookup
Each word is matched against our 82-sign GSL dictionary with synonym recognition.
3. Fingerspell the Rest
Words not in the dictionary are broken into individual letters with GSL handshape instructions.
Tips for Better Results
- • Use simple words: "hello", "mother", "school", "water" match our dictionary directly
- • Synonyms work: "mom", "dad", "thanks", "hi", "doc" are all recognised
- • GSL grammar note: Sign languages often follow Topic-Comment order (e.g. "Hospital where?" instead of "Where is the hospital?")
- • Facial expressions matter: Questions need raised or furrowed eyebrows — the description notes tell you which
- • Practice with video: Use the descriptions here alongside the GSL Dictionary and external video apps
Explore the Full GSL Dictionary
Browse all 108 signs by category, search by keyword, and learn hand shapes for greetings, family, health, education and more.