To sign empty, hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing down. Form an open-8 handshape with your dominant hand, keeping your fingers spread and bending your middle finger downward. Stroke the tip of your dominant middle finger across the back of your non-dominant hand, sliding it forward and off the edge.
To sign this, first establish the object by signing BOX, then follow it with the sign for EMPTY to describe its current state.
Sign MY, then WATER, followed by GLASS. Finish the sentence by signing EMPTY to show that there is nothing left to drink.
Start by signing ROOM. Then, sign EMPTY, perhaps using a slightly larger or more emphatic sweeping motion to emphasize that there is absolutely nothing inside.
To sign this, first establish the object by signing BOX, then follow it with the sign for EMPTY to describe its current state.
Sign MY, then WATER, followed by GLASS. Finish the sentence by signing EMPTY to show that there is nothing left to drink.
Start by signing ROOM. Then, sign EMPTY, perhaps using a slightly larger or more emphatic sweeping motion to emphasize that there is absolutely nothing inside.
You should always use your natural dominant hand to perform the active sweeping motion. Your non-dominant hand simply acts as the stationary base. Switching hands mid-conversation can confuse the viewer.
Yes! While it is commonly used for physical objects like an empty box or cup, you can also use this sign metaphorically to describe feeling emotionally empty or drained.
Yes, this sign is highly versatile. In addition to meaning empty, it is frequently used to mean blank or bare, such as referring to a blank piece of paper or a bare wall.
