Bless you in ASL - American Sign Language - 1 Video Examples

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bless you

📝 Description: "Bless you" is an English expression used as a short prayer for divine protection, often said to someone who has sneezed. It originates from the superstitious belief that sneezing could expel one's soul or allow evil spirits to enter the body, so the phrase was a safeguard against such spiritual threats.
📝 Example Sentence: When John sneezed loudly in the library, everyone said, "Bless you, John!"
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bless

📝 Description: "Bless" is a verb originating from Old English 'blēdsian', meaning to consecrate by a religious rite or word. Its modern use often signifies wishing good fortune, happiness, or protection upon someone. It can also express gratitude or approval.
📝 Example Sentence: "May life bless you with happiness, health, and abundance."
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you

📝 Description: The word "you" in English is a pronoun. It's second-person, used to refer to the person or group of people that the speaker is addressing. It's unique as it can be singular or plural and can be used as both subjective (e.g., "You are nice.") and objective (e.g., "I told you.").
📝 Example Sentence: "You are the reason I smile every day."
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