To sign "bus", you will fingerspell the letters B, U, and S. Start by forming a "B" handshape with your dominant hand. Smoothly transition into a "U" handshape, and then close your hand into an "S" handshape. Because this is a very common word, it is typically fingerspelled quickly so that the letters blend together into a single fluid motion, which is known as a lexicalized sign.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'ride', fingerspell 'bus', and finish with the sign for 'school'.
Fingerspell 'bus', and then sign 'late' by sweeping your dominant hand backward at your side.
Fingerspell 'bus', sign 'stop', and then sign 'where' while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'ride', fingerspell 'bus', and finish with the sign for 'school'.
Fingerspell 'bus', and then sign 'late' by sweeping your dominant hand backward at your side.
Fingerspell 'bus', sign 'stop', and then sign 'where' while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
In ASL, many short English words are simply fingerspelled. Over time, these fingerspelled words become 'lexicalized', meaning they are signed so quickly and smoothly that they function and look like a single, unique sign.
No, you should keep your hand relatively still. While some lexicalized signs have a specific directional movement, 'bus' is typically spelled in one place. Avoid bouncing your hand with each letter.
Yes! Because 'bus' is a lexicalized sign, the letters often blend together naturally. It is completely normal for the 'U' to be slightly relaxed or rushed as your hand transitions from the 'B' to the 'S'.
