To sign 'animals', start with both hands in a bent 'B' shape, where your fingers are straight but bent at the knuckles. Place the fingertips of both hands on your upper chest near your collarbones. Keeping your fingertips touching your chest, pivot your hands inward so your fingers point toward each other, then pivot them back outward. Repeat this pivoting motion a couple of times.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'love' by crossing your arms over your chest, and then perform the 'animals' sign.
Sign 'your', then 'favorite', followed by 'animal', and end with the 'what' sign while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
Sign 'we', 'see', 'zoo', 'many', and then finish with the sign for 'animals'.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'love' by crossing your arms over your chest, and then perform the 'animals' sign.
Sign 'your', then 'favorite', followed by 'animal', and end with the 'what' sign while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
Sign 'we', 'see', 'zoo', 'many', and then finish with the sign for 'animals'.
Yes, in ASL, the sign for 'animal' and 'animals' is exactly the same. Plurality is usually understood from the context of the sentence or by adding signs like 'many' or a specific number before the sign.
No, 'animals' is a symmetrical two-handed sign. Using both hands is necessary to convey the meaning correctly, as a one-handed version might be confusing or misunderstood.
A standard, relaxed pace is best for general conversation. However, you might sign it slightly faster or larger if you are emphasizing a large group of animals or expressing excitement.
