To sign 'ban', hold your non-dominant hand flat with the fingers pointing up and the palm facing your dominant side. Form an 'L' shape with your dominant hand by extending your index finger and thumb. Bring your dominant hand toward your non-dominant hand, sharply striking the palm of the flat hand with your dominant 'L' hand.
To sign this, you would sign 'SCHOOL', then 'CELL PHONE', and finish with the sign for 'BAN' to show they are not allowed.
Sign 'HERE', 'SMOKE', and then use the sign for 'BAN' to clearly state that smoking is prohibited in this area.
You can sign 'HE', 'PLAY', and then 'BAN' to indicate that he is forbidden from participating.
To sign this, you would sign 'SCHOOL', then 'CELL PHONE', and finish with the sign for 'BAN' to show they are not allowed.
Sign 'HERE', 'SMOKE', and then use the sign for 'BAN' to clearly state that smoking is prohibited in this area.
You can sign 'HE', 'PLAY', and then 'BAN' to indicate that he is forbidden from participating.
Yes! The sign for 'ban' is the exact same sign used for 'illegal', 'forbid', and 'prohibit'. The context of your sentence will let the other person know which English word you mean.
Yes, your non-dominant hand should always be the flat, stationary hand. Your dominant hand (the one you write with) should form the 'L' shape and do the striking motion.
No, the movement should be a single, sharp strike. Bouncing or tapping multiple times can make the sign look unclear or change its emphasis. A firm, one-time motion works best.
