Form both hands into 'S' shapes (closed fists) and hold them in front of your body with your palms facing down. Move your hands in alternating forward circular motions. This movement mimics the continuous action of feet pushing the pedals of a bicycle.
Sign 'bicycle' using the alternating circular motion, then sign 'park'. You can emphasize the pedaling motion slightly to show the continuous action of riding.
Sign 'my', 'new', then 'bicycle', followed by the sign for 'blue'. Keep the pedaling motion brief and contained, since you are referring to the noun (the object itself) rather than the action of riding.
Raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question. Sign 'you', 'know', 'how', and 'bicycle', maintaining eye contact with the person you are asking.
Sign 'bicycle' using the alternating circular motion, then sign 'park'. You can emphasize the pedaling motion slightly to show the continuous action of riding.
Sign 'my', 'new', then 'bicycle', followed by the sign for 'blue'. Keep the pedaling motion brief and contained, since you are referring to the noun (the object itself) rather than the action of riding.
Raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question. Sign 'you', 'know', 'how', and 'bicycle', maintaining eye contact with the person you are asking.
Yes, the sign is exactly the same whether you are translating the formal word 'bicycle' or the shortened casual word 'bike.' The pedaling motion covers both English terms perfectly.
Often, the context of your sentence makes it clear. However, you can make the pedaling motion slightly larger or repeat it a bit longer to emphasize the continuous action of riding (the verb), whereas the noun might have a shorter, smaller movement.
Your palms should face down toward the floor, as if your hands are feet resting flat on the pedals. Facing them inward would look unnatural and break the visual logic of the pedaling motion.
