To sign "elevator," hold up your non-dominant index finger pointing toward the ceiling to represent the elevator shaft. Form an 'E' handshape with your dominant hand. Place the 'E' hand against the side of your non-dominant index finger and slide it up and down a couple of times, mimicking an elevator car moving between floors.
Sign "where" and then "elevator." Because this is a "wh-" question, remember to furrow your eyebrows and lean forward slightly while signing.
Sign "elevator," then "go-up," and indicate the "third floor" by holding up the number three. You can point upward to emphasize the direction.
Sign "elevator" followed by the sign for "broken." Be sure to use a frustrated or disappointed facial expression to match the negative context of the sentence.
Sign "where" and then "elevator." Because this is a "wh-" question, remember to furrow your eyebrows and lean forward slightly while signing.
Sign "elevator," then "go-up," and indicate the "third floor" by holding up the number three. You can point upward to emphasize the direction.
Sign "elevator" followed by the sign for "broken." Be sure to use a frustrated or disappointed facial expression to match the negative context of the sentence.
Usually, sliding it up and down once or twice is plenty. You don't need to overdo the movement; a quick, short double motion clearly communicates the word without slowing down your sentence.
Yes! Always use your dominant hand for the moving part of the sign. If you are left-handed, your left hand will form the 'E' and slide up and down your right index finger.
While 'elevator' uses an 'E' handshape moving straight up and down an index finger, 'escalator' typically uses two fingers (representing legs) standing on the other hand, moving diagonally upward to mimic riding moving stairs.
