To sign 'ash', start by signing 'fire': hold both hands in front of you with fingers spread and pointing up, wiggling them as you move your hands upward. Then, hold your non-dominant hand flat with the palm facing up. With your dominant hand, rub your thumb against your fingertips just above the flat palm, as if crumbling or feeling powdery ashes.
Sign 'camp' and 'fire', then use the sign for 'ash' to describe what is left of the fire.
Use the sign for 'ash', then point to the ground or sign 'ground' to indicate where the powdery residue is located.
Sign 'volcano', then 'ash', followed by 'cover' and 'car' to convey the thick layer of ash.
Sign 'camp' and 'fire', then use the sign for 'ash' to describe what is left of the fire.
Use the sign for 'ash', then point to the ground or sign 'ground' to indicate where the powdery residue is located.
Sign 'volcano', then 'ash', followed by 'cover' and 'car' to convey the thick layer of ash.
Usually, yes. Including 'fire' provides the necessary context so the viewer knows you mean the remains of a fire, rather than just any powder or dust.
Yes! Fingerspelling A-S-H is very common, especially if you are talking about an ash tree or if you want to be quick and the context is clear.
Your dominant hand should be in a loose pinch or flattened 'O' shape, rubbing the thumb and fingertips together to mimic the feeling of crumbling a dry, powdery substance.
