To sign 'earn', start by holding your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Form your dominant hand into a curved 'C' shape and place it near the fingertips of your flat hand. Sweep your dominant hand backward across your palm toward your body, closing it into a fist as you complete the motion.
Sign 'earn' by sweeping your dominant hand across your flat non-dominant palm, then sign 'money' by tapping the back of your dominant fingers against the non-dominant palm.
Use the sweeping motion of 'earn' to show she acquired the promotion, followed by the sign for 'work' by tapping the heel of your dominant fist against your non-dominant wrist.
Pair the sign for 'earn' with the sign for 'how much' (tossing both hands up into open palms) while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a WH-question.
Sign 'earn' by sweeping your dominant hand across your flat non-dominant palm, then sign 'money' by tapping the back of your dominant fingers against the non-dominant palm.
Use the sweeping motion of 'earn' to show she acquired the promotion, followed by the sign for 'work' by tapping the heel of your dominant fist against your non-dominant wrist.
Pair the sign for 'earn' with the sign for 'how much' (tossing both hands up into open palms) while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a WH-question.
Yes! This sign is very versatile. You can use it for earning money, points in a game, respect, or anything else you acquire through your own effort.
You should always use your dominant hand to perform the scooping motion. Your non-dominant hand should remain flat and stationary to act as the base.
You can emphasize the sign by making the scooping motion slightly larger and more forceful. Pairing it with an intense facial expression will also help convey the magnitude of your effort.
