To sign "danke", you simply fingerspell the letters D-A-N-K-E. Hold your dominant hand up at a comfortable height near your shoulder. Form the letter 'D', then smoothly transition into 'A', 'N', 'K', and finally 'E', keeping your hand steady and avoiding bouncing between the letters.
Fingerspell D-A-N-K-E when referring to the specific German word in an English or ASL sentence.
Use the fingerspelled word D-A-N-K-E to quote exactly what the person said.
Fingerspell D-A-N-K-E to ask about the definition of the foreign word.
Fingerspell D-A-N-K-E when referring to the specific German word in an English or ASL sentence.
Use the fingerspelled word D-A-N-K-E to quote exactly what the person said.
Fingerspell D-A-N-K-E to ask about the definition of the foreign word.
No, because "danke" is a German word, it is simply fingerspelled in ASL. If you want to express the meaning of the word rather than quoting it, you would just use the standard ASL sign for "thank you."
As a beginner, you should always prioritize clarity over speed. It is much better to fingerspell slowly and clearly so the other person can read it. Your speed will naturally increase as you practice.
No, try to keep your hand relatively still in a comfortable position near your shoulder. Avoid bouncing your hand up and down or pushing it forward for each letter.
