To sign "coward", start with both hands in loose fists near the sides of your chest. Quickly move your hands inward toward the center of your chest while opening them into "5" handshapes with your fingers spread. Your palms should face your body, and it is essential to include a fearful or startled facial expression to match the meaning.
Sign "don't" by shaking your head and using a negative hand gesture, followed by the sign for "coward".
Point to the person you are referring to, then sign "coward" while maintaining a descriptive facial expression.
Point to yourself, sign "feel" by brushing your middle finger up your chest, and then sign "coward".
Sign "don't" by shaking your head and using a negative hand gesture, followed by the sign for "coward".
Point to the person you are referring to, then sign "coward" while maintaining a descriptive facial expression.
Point to yourself, sign "feel" by brushing your middle finger up your chest, and then sign "coward".
Yes, "coward" and "scared" use the exact same sign. The specific meaning is usually understood based on the context of your sentence and the intensity of your facial expression.
Yes, this is a two-handed sign. Using both hands helps convey the full impact and symmetry of the gesture, making it clear and easy to understand.
Typically, your dominant hand will be slightly higher than your non-dominant hand as they move inward, but it is not a strict rule. Focus more on the handshape, movement, and facial expression.
