To sign 'cards', use both hands to trace the shape of a card in the air. Start with both hands in 'L' shapes (index fingers and thumbs extended) and bring the tips of your index fingers and thumbs together in front of your chest. Pull your hands apart horizontally, then straight down, tracing the rectangular outline of a card.
Sign 'happy', 'birthday', and then 'cards' by tracing the small rectangle. You can follow up with a directional verb like 'give' to show that you are handing the card to your friend.
Use the sign for 'play' by shaking your 'Y' hands, then sign 'cards' to ask if someone wants to join you in a card game. It's a simple, clear way to invite someone to play.
Sign 'study' by wiggling your fingers over your non-dominant hand, followed by 'cards' to indicate you are reviewing your flashcards. This combination clearly communicates your study method.
Sign 'happy', 'birthday', and then 'cards' by tracing the small rectangle. You can follow up with a directional verb like 'give' to show that you are handing the card to your friend.
Use the sign for 'play' by shaking your 'Y' hands, then sign 'cards' to ask if someone wants to join you in a card game. It's a simple, clear way to invite someone to play.
Sign 'study' by wiggling your fingers over your non-dominant hand, followed by 'cards' to indicate you are reviewing your flashcards. This combination clearly communicates your study method.
Yes, this sign works perfectly for a deck of playing cards. However, in casual conversation, you might also see fluent signers simply mime the action of dealing cards to specifically mean 'playing cards' or 'card game'. Both are widely understood.
You can use this general sign for a credit card, but ASL also has a more specific, widely used sign for it. The specific sign involves mimicking the action of swiping a credit card through a card reader using your index and middle fingers.
Your palms should face forward or be slightly angled toward each other. This orientation allows your index fingers and thumbs to easily trace the flat, vertical surface of the card in the space directly in front of your chest.
