to sign 'angry', splay the fingers of the dominant hand slightly and relax the hand so it is in a partial claw shape. bring the hand up towards the mouth and shake the hand slightly. while signing, make an angry facial expression.
Point to the person, sign 'angry' by bringing your partial claw hand to your mouth and shaking it slightly, then sign 'why'. Furrow your eyebrows to show both the anger and the question.
Point to yourself, shake your head to indicate 'not', and perform the 'angry' sign at your mouth. Your facial expression should be serious but not overly furious to match the negation.
Sign 'dog', then sign 'angry' using the claw handshape near your mouth with an intense facial expression. You can follow up with a gesture for barking to complete the thought.
Point to the person, sign 'angry' by bringing your partial claw hand to your mouth and shaking it slightly, then sign 'why'. Furrow your eyebrows to show both the anger and the question.
Point to yourself, shake your head to indicate 'not', and perform the 'angry' sign at your mouth. Your facial expression should be serious but not overly furious to match the negation.
Sign 'dog', then sign 'angry' using the claw handshape near your mouth with an intense facial expression. You can follow up with a gesture for barking to complete the thought.
Yes, absolutely! In ASL, facial expressions are part of the grammar and vocabulary. If you sign 'angry' with a smile or a blank face, it sends a mixed message. Furrowing your eyebrows and showing tension is required to convey the emotion accurately.
Yes, you should use your dominant hand. If you are left-handed, use your left hand to form the partial claw and bring it up to your mouth. Just ensure the handshape and shaking motion remain the same.
In everyday ASL conversation, 'angry' and 'mad' are often used interchangeably and can be signed the exact same way. Using the claw handshape near your mouth with a strong facial expression will clearly communicate either word depending on the context.
