In Auslan, you may come across two signs for the same thing. There are a few reasons for this: 1. Translated meaning vs word translation : In English one word can have multiple meanings (polysemy), Each meaning may have its own Auslan signs. Eg I CAN jump, vs A CAN of soft drink. 2. Regional variation : This is where the language evolved uniquely in different areas of Australia State variations—some signs have strong ties to states because of historical difficulties sharing visual languages across distances. 3. Synonymy (multiple words same meaning) : Like English Auslan is a rich language with Synonyms We look at each with examples within this mini Auslan theory lesson. Topics: linguistics / grammar in auslan