To sign *downstairs*, form your dominant hand into a '1' handshape by extending your index finger and curling your remaining fingers. Point your index finger directly down towards the floor. Move your hand downward in a couple of short, distinct bouncing steps. This stepping motion visually represents moving down the levels of a staircase.
Sign 'bathroom', then sign 'downstairs' by pointing your index finger down with a stepping motion to indicate the lower level.
Sign 'my', 'shoes', 'leave', and finish with the sign for 'downstairs' to show where you left them.
Sign 'we', 'go', 'downstairs', and then 'eat' to invite someone to join you for a meal on the lower floor.
Sign 'bathroom', then sign 'downstairs' by pointing your index finger down with a stepping motion to indicate the lower level.
Sign 'my', 'shoes', 'leave', and finish with the sign for 'downstairs' to show where you left them.
Sign 'we', 'go', 'downstairs', and then 'eat' to invite someone to join you for a meal on the lower floor.
The sign for 'down' is typically a single, smooth downward point with the index finger. 'Downstairs' uses the same handshape but includes a slight bouncing or stepping motion as the hand moves down, visually representing the stairs.
No, 'downstairs' is a one-handed sign. You only need to use your dominant hand to point and make the downward stepping motion. Your non-dominant hand can rest comfortably at your side.
While they refer to similar locations, 'basement' has its own specific sign in ASL, which involves circling your dominant 'A' hand underneath your non-dominant flat hand. 'Downstairs' simply refers to any lower floor.
