To sign "disciple," start by holding up your non-dominant index finger with your palm facing sideways—this represents the leader. Next, form a "V" handshape with your dominant hand and place it just behind your non-dominant index finger. Finally, move both hands forward together in a smooth motion. The dominant "V" hand should stay right behind the index finger the entire time, perfectly illustrating the concept of someone following a guide.
Point to the person to establish "he," sign "TEACHER," and then sign "DISCIPLE" to show his relationship to the instructor.
Point to the person you are asking ("YOU"), sign "DISCIPLE," and remember to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign "LEADER," then "HAVE," followed by "MANY," and finally sign "DISCIPLE" to explain that a large group follows them.
Point to the person to establish "he," sign "TEACHER," and then sign "DISCIPLE" to show his relationship to the instructor.
Point to the person you are asking ("YOU"), sign "DISCIPLE," and remember to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign "LEADER," then "HAVE," followed by "MANY," and finally sign "DISCIPLE" to explain that a large group follows them.
Yes! The sign for "disciple" is the exact same as the sign for "follower." It visually represents someone following behind a leader, which applies perfectly to both English words.
In many contexts, the sign shown is sufficient on its own to mean "disciple." However, some signers may choose to add the "person" marker (sliding both flat hands downward) at the end to heavily emphasize "a person who follows."
Your non-dominant hand should always be in the front with the index finger raised. Your dominant hand (the "V" shape) stays behind it, acting as the disciple following the leader.
