To sign 'bookstore', you will combine the signs for 'book' and 'store'. First, hold both hands in front of you with palms touching, then open them up like you are opening a book, keeping the pinky edges together. Next, change both hands into flattened 'O' shapes (fingertips touching the thumbs) pointing downwards, and swing them slightly forward and outward twice to sign 'store'.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'go', and then sign 'bookstore' by combining the signs for 'book' and 'store'.
Sign 'bookstore', then sign 'closed' by bringing both flat hands together in front of you as if shutting double doors.
Sign 'bookstore', then sign 'where' by waving your index finger side to side. Remember to furrow your eyebrows since this is a 'wh-' question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'go', and then sign 'bookstore' by combining the signs for 'book' and 'store'.
Sign 'bookstore', then sign 'closed' by bringing both flat hands together in front of you as if shutting double doors.
Sign 'bookstore', then sign 'where' by waving your index finger side to side. Remember to furrow your eyebrows since this is a 'wh-' question.
Yes, 'bookstore' is universally signed by combining the signs for 'book' and 'store'. It is a very literal translation of the English compound word.
No, 'library' has its own distinct sign, which involves circling an 'L' handshape in the air. 'Bookstore' specifically refers to a retail shop where books are sold.
Practice the handshape change slowly at first. As soon as your hands open for 'book', immediately pull them up slightly while forming the flattened 'O' shapes to begin the 'store' movement.
