Swedish Sign Language (Svenskt teckenspråk or STS) is the sign language used in Sweden by the deaf and hard of hearing community. It is a visual language that is distinct from spoken Swedish and has its own grammar and vocabulary.
STS is recognized by law as an official language in Sweden and is protected under the Discrimination Act. It is also used in education, media, and government communication for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Pronouns in STS are indicated primarily through pointing and eye gaze, while verbs are formed by combining signs for the action and the tense. Different signs can also change the meaning of a sentence, similar to how word order and tone do in spoken language.
There are regional variations of STS in Sweden, just as there are regional accents in spoken language. Some signs may also have different meanings in different regions.
Currently, there are estimated to be around 20,000 users of STS in Sweden. Organizations such as the Swedish Association of the Deaf work towards promoting and improving the use of sign language in Sweden.
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