To sign 'African', start with your dominant hand in an open '5' handshape in front of your face, with your palm facing outward. Move your hand downward while bringing your fingers and thumb together to form a flat 'O' handshape. This motion traces the shape of the African continent, which is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom.
Sign 'SHE' by pointing to the person, then sign 'AFRICAN' by tracing the shape of the continent downward.
Sign 'I', 'LEARN', 'AFRICAN', then 'HISTORY'. Ensure your hand closes smoothly as it moves down for 'AFRICAN'.
Sign 'WE', 'EAT', 'AFRICAN', then 'RESTAURANT'. The sign for 'AFRICAN' is the same as the sign for the continent 'Africa'.
Sign 'SHE' by pointing to the person, then sign 'AFRICAN' by tracing the shape of the continent downward.
Sign 'I', 'LEARN', 'AFRICAN', then 'HISTORY'. Ensure your hand closes smoothly as it moves down for 'AFRICAN'.
Sign 'WE', 'EAT', 'AFRICAN', then 'RESTAURANT'. The sign for 'AFRICAN' is the same as the sign for the continent 'Africa'.
Yes, in ASL, the sign for the continent 'Africa' and the adjective or noun 'African' are generally the same. Context within your sentence will make it clear which one you mean.
The sign for 'African' is a one-handed sign. You should use your dominant hand to perform the movement.
The closing of your hand should match the downward movement. It should be a smooth, gradual close that finishes just as your hand reaches the bottom of the motion.
