To sign danger, start by forming both hands into 'A' shapes, which are fists with the thumbs resting against the side. Hold your non-dominant hand in front of your chest with the palm facing down. Take your dominant hand, point the thumb upward, and slide the back of the thumb upward along the back of your non-dominant hand. Repeat this upward brushing motion twice. Remember to use a serious facial expression to convey the urgency of the warning.
To sign this, point to the dog or establish its location, then sign 'danger'. Your facial expression should look cautious or serious to emphasize that the animal is not safe to approach.
Sign 'we' followed by 'danger'. Because this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows, widen your eyes slightly, and lean forward while holding the final sign to indicate you are asking a question.
You can sign 'danger' followed by the sign for 'area' to describe a hazardous location. Add a stern expression and perhaps the sign for 'stop' or 'avoid' to clearly communicate the warning to stay away.
To sign this, point to the dog or establish its location, then sign 'danger'. Your facial expression should look cautious or serious to emphasize that the animal is not safe to approach.
Sign 'we' followed by 'danger'. Because this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows, widen your eyes slightly, and lean forward while holding the final sign to indicate you are asking a question.
You can sign 'danger' followed by the sign for 'area' to describe a hazardous location. Add a stern expression and perhaps the sign for 'stop' or 'avoid' to clearly communicate the warning to stay away.
Yes, the sign for 'danger' is also used for the adjective 'dangerous'. In ASL, the same sign often covers multiple English parts of speech. The context of your sentence and your facial expressions will clarify the exact meaning.
Typically, yes. Sliding the thumb up the back of the non-dominant hand twice is the standard way to sign 'danger'. However, a single, sharp, and forceful movement might be used for emphasis if you are in an immediate, urgent situation.
While 'danger' and 'warning' are closely related concepts, 'warning' actually has its own distinct sign, which involves gently tapping the back of the non-dominant hand. However, 'danger' can certainly be used to convey a severe or immediate warning.
