To sign "during", start with both hands in a "1" handshape, with your index fingers pointing forward and your palms facing down. Place your hands in front of your chest. Move both hands forward and slightly downward in a smooth, parallel arc.
Sign "during" to show the timeframe in which you fell asleep, moving both "1" handshapes forward to represent the duration.
Use "during" to indicate the period of the test when talking is not allowed, keeping the forward motion smooth.
Sign "during" to specify that the eating happens within the time of the break, tracing the duration forward.
Sign "during" to show the timeframe in which you fell asleep, moving both "1" handshapes forward to represent the duration.
Use "during" to indicate the period of the test when talking is not allowed, keeping the forward motion smooth.
Sign "during" to specify that the eating happens within the time of the break, tracing the duration forward.
Yes, the sign for "during" is also commonly used for "while." Both words convey the idea of an ongoing period of time, which is perfectly captured by the forward, parallel motion of the sign.
No, "during" is a two-handed sign. Using both hands moving parallel to each other is essential for the sign to be understood correctly and to distinguish it from other signs.
The movement should be a moderate, comfortable arc extending a few inches forward from your chest. It doesn't need to be a huge, exaggerated motion, just enough to clearly show the passage of time.
