To sign 'babysit,' form 'K' handshapes with both hands by extending your index and middle fingers and resting your thumb against the base of your middle finger. Cross your wrists in front of your chest, placing your dominant hand on top. Tap your wrists together twice.
Sign 'I', 'MUST', 'BABYSIT', and then 'TONIGHT'. The sign for babysit here implies taking care of someone.
Point to the person ('YOU'), sign 'BABYSIT', 'MY', 'CHILDREN', and finish with a questioning expression.
Point to the person ('SHE'), sign 'BABYSIT', and then 'WEEKEND'. Context makes it clear she is caring for children.
Sign 'I', 'MUST', 'BABYSIT', and then 'TONIGHT'. The sign for babysit here implies taking care of someone.
Point to the person ('YOU'), sign 'BABYSIT', 'MY', 'CHILDREN', and finish with a questioning expression.
Point to the person ('SHE'), sign 'BABYSIT', and then 'WEEKEND'. Context makes it clear she is caring for children.
Yes! In ASL, the concept of babysitting is expressed using the sign for 'take care of' or 'keep.' The context of your sentence will make it clear that you are talking about watching children.
Yes, as a general rule in ASL, your dominant hand should be the one resting on top when your wrists are crossed.
While someone might understand what you mean, signing 'baby' followed by 'sit' is a literal English translation rather than natural ASL. Using the 'take care of' sign is the correct and natural way to express babysitting.
