To sign 'account', hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Form an 'F' handshape with your dominant hand by touching the tips of your index finger and thumb together. Tap the joined fingers of your 'F' hand against the palm of your non-dominant hand, then lift it slightly, move it forward, and tap the palm again.
Sign 'bank' followed by 'account', and point to yourself to indicate that the account belongs to you.
Point to the person to sign 'she', sign 'work', and finish with the sign for 'account', which is also used for 'accounting'.
Sign 'you', 'open', 'new', and then 'account'. Remember to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'bank' followed by 'account', and point to yourself to indicate that the account belongs to you.
Point to the person to sign 'she', sign 'work', and finish with the sign for 'account', which is also used for 'accounting'.
Sign 'you', 'open', 'new', and then 'account'. Remember to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes, this sign is used for both 'account' and 'accounting'. The context of your sentence will naturally help the person you are signing with understand which meaning you intend.
They are visually related but executed differently. The sign for 'count' typically involves the 'F' handshape sliding upward along the palm of the non-dominant hand, whereas 'account' involves distinct tapping motions moving forward.
Yes! While it originated with financial ledgers and banking, this sign has evolved in modern ASL to be used for digital accounts as well, such as an email account or a social media profile.
