To sign 'bathe,' form both hands into 'A' handshapes, making fists with your thumbs resting against the side. Place both fists on your chest with your palms facing inward. Move your hands up and down a few times, as if you are scrubbing yourself with a sponge.
Sign 'I', 'need', and then 'bathe' followed by 'dog'. When signing 'bathe', you can use a slightly larger scrubbing motion to emphasize the physical action of washing the pet.
Sign 'time', 'bathe', and then 'bed' or 'sleep'. The sign for 'bathe' clearly establishes the routine of washing up before resting for the night.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'bathe', and then 'today'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and tilt your head slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'need', and then 'bathe' followed by 'dog'. When signing 'bathe', you can use a slightly larger scrubbing motion to emphasize the physical action of washing the pet.
Sign 'time', 'bathe', and then 'bed' or 'sleep'. The sign for 'bathe' clearly establishes the routine of washing up before resting for the night.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'bathe', and then 'today'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and tilt your head slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes, the sign for 'bathe' and 'bath' is exactly the same. The meaning is understood based on the context of your sentence, whether you are using it as a noun (taking a bath) or a verb (to bathe).
No, 'shower' has its own distinct sign. For 'shower', you hold one hand above your head and open and close your fingers to mimic water spraying down from a showerhead.
Your hands can lightly brush against your clothes or hover just slightly in front of your chest. As long as the 'A' handshapes and the up-and-down scrubbing motion are clear, the sign will be perfectly understood.
