To sign 'daily,' form your dominant hand into an 'A' handshape, making a fist with your thumb resting against the side of your index finger. Place the knuckles of your hand against the side of your cheek or jawline. Brush your hand forward along your cheek twice in a repeated motion.
Sign 'I', then 'PRACTICE', and finish with the sign for 'DAILY' by brushing your 'A' handshape forward on your cheek twice. This establishes the frequency of your action.
Point to the person for 'YOU', sign 'COFFEE', 'DRINK', and then use the 'DAILY' sign. Raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'MY', then 'DAILY' by brushing your cheek twice, followed by 'ROUTINE' or 'SCHEDULE'. The sign for daily acts as an adjective here describing the routine.
Sign 'I', then 'PRACTICE', and finish with the sign for 'DAILY' by brushing your 'A' handshape forward on your cheek twice. This establishes the frequency of your action.
Point to the person for 'YOU', sign 'COFFEE', 'DRINK', and then use the 'DAILY' sign. Raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'MY', then 'DAILY' by brushing your cheek twice, followed by 'ROUTINE' or 'SCHEDULE'. The sign for daily acts as an adjective here describing the routine.
Yes! In ASL, the sign for 'daily' and 'every day' are exactly the same. You use the repeated forward brushing motion on the cheek with an 'A' handshape for both English concepts.
They are highly related! 'Tomorrow' is signed with a single forward motion on the cheek, representing one day in the future. 'Daily' repeats that motion to show multiple days happening consecutively.
It is best to make light contact with your cheek or jawline. The tactile feedback helps ensure your hand is in the correct location, though you don't need to press hard—a gentle brush is perfect.
