To sign *dessert*, form both hands into 'D' handshapes (index fingers extended, with the thumbs and other fingers forming a circle). Hold your hands in front of your body with the palms facing each other and the index fingers pointing forward. Bring your hands together to tap the circles of the 'D' handshapes against each other twice.
To sign this, you can sign 'DESSERT' followed by 'WHAT', using furrowed eyebrows on 'WHAT' to indicate a question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'WANT' by pulling both clawed hands toward you, sign 'EAT' by tapping a squished 'O' hand to your mouth, and finish with 'DESSERT'.
Sign 'MY' by placing a flat hand on your chest, 'FAVORITE' by tapping your middle finger to your chin, 'DESSERT', and then the sign for 'CAKE'.
To sign this, you can sign 'DESSERT' followed by 'WHAT', using furrowed eyebrows on 'WHAT' to indicate a question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'WANT' by pulling both clawed hands toward you, sign 'EAT' by tapping a squished 'O' hand to your mouth, and finish with 'DESSERT'.
Sign 'MY' by placing a flat hand on your chest, 'FAVORITE' by tapping your middle finger to your chin, 'DESSERT', and then the sign for 'CAKE'.
Both variations are acceptable and widely understood! Some signers point their index fingers straight up, while others point them forward as shown in the video. The most important part is tapping the circular bellies of the 'D' handshapes together.
While both signs use 'D' handshapes, the sign for 'date' (as in a romantic meeting) typically brings the hands together so the index fingers touch or cross. 'Dessert' specifically taps the circular parts of the fingers and thumbs together.
Yes! This is the general, overarching sign for 'dessert'. You can use it to refer to any sweet course eaten at the end of a meal, whether you are having cake, pie, ice cream, or cookies.
