To sign 'carefully,' start by forming 'K' handshapes with both hands. Extend your index and middle fingers, and rest your thumb against the side of your middle finger. Place your dominant hand on top of your non-dominant hand so they are stacked near the base or wrists. Tap your dominant hand against your non-dominant hand twice in a small, controlled motion.
Sign 'drive' by mimicking a steering wheel, then use the stacked 'K' handshapes tapping twice to sign 'carefully,' and finish with the sign for 'snow.'
First, sign 'glass' or 'cup', then sign 'carefully' by stacking your 'K' hands and tapping them together to show gentle, deliberate attention.
Sign 'book' and 'read,' then sign 'carefully' to emphasize paying close attention to the details of what you are reading.
Sign 'drive' by mimicking a steering wheel, then use the stacked 'K' handshapes tapping twice to sign 'carefully,' and finish with the sign for 'snow.'
First, sign 'glass' or 'cup', then sign 'carefully' by stacking your 'K' hands and tapping them together to show gentle, deliberate attention.
Sign 'book' and 'read,' then sign 'carefully' to emphasize paying close attention to the details of what you are reading.
Yes! ASL frequently uses the exact same sign for an adjective (careful) and its corresponding adverb (carefully). The context of your sentence and the intensity of your facial expressions will naturally clarify the intended meaning.
Yes, it does. Your dominant hand should always be the one resting on top. If you are right-handed, your right 'K' hand goes over your left 'K' hand. If you are left-handed, simply reverse it.
If you use a larger, continuous circular motion instead of tapping twice, the sign changes meaning. The circular motion translates to 'take care of,' 'supervise,' or 'keep an eye on,' rather than 'carefully.'
