To sign 'comfortable', start with both hands in open, slightly curved shapes with your palms facing down. Place your dominant hand over the back of your non-dominant hand and gently slide it forward and down. Next, bring your non-dominant hand over the back of your dominant hand and slide it forward and down in the same way. The motion should feel fluid and relaxed, exactly as if you are gently smoothing out a soft, cozy blanket.
To ask this, point to the person to sign 'you', then sign 'comfortable' by alternating your hands in a smooth, sliding motion. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is the standard ASL grammar for asking a yes/no question.
First, point to the chair to establish your subject. Then, sign 'comfortable' with a slightly larger, slower, and more deliberate smoothing motion to emphasize just how relaxing the chair is. You can also add a satisfied facial expression to show that it feels great.
Start by signing 'please' with a flat hand rubbing your chest in a circular motion. Then, use the sign for 'comfortable'. Keep your body language open and your facial expression welcoming and relaxed to genuinely invite the person to settle in and feel at home.
To ask this, point to the person to sign 'you', then sign 'comfortable' by alternating your hands in a smooth, sliding motion. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is the standard ASL grammar for asking a yes/no question.
First, point to the chair to establish your subject. Then, sign 'comfortable' with a slightly larger, slower, and more deliberate smoothing motion to emphasize just how relaxing the chair is. You can also add a satisfied facial expression to show that it feels great.
Start by signing 'please' with a flat hand rubbing your chest in a circular motion. Then, use the sign for 'comfortable'. Keep your body language open and your facial expression welcoming and relaxed to genuinely invite the person to settle in and feel at home.
Yes, in ASL, the same sign is used to express both 'comfortable' and 'comfort'. You don't need to change the sign or add any endings. The exact meaning—whether it's an adjective or a noun—is easily understood based on the context of your sentence and your facial expressions.
Typically, your dominant hand will start the sign by sliding over the back of your non-dominant hand first, followed by the non-dominant hand taking its turn. However, the most important part is the alternating, smoothing motion, so don't stress too much if you accidentally start with the other hand.
Usually, one full cycle is sufficient—meaning you slide your dominant hand once, and then your non-dominant hand once. If you want to emphasize that something is extremely comfortable or cozy, you can repeat the alternating motion an extra time and use a very relaxed facial expression.
