To sign "est", you will fingerspell the letters E, S, and T. Hold your dominant hand up at about shoulder height. First, form the letter "E" by curling your fingers in and resting your thumb across them. Next, transition into an "S" by making a fist with your thumb wrapped across the front of your fingers. Finally, form the letter "T" by tucking your thumb between your index and middle fingers.
Sign the time, then fingerspell E-S-T to specify the Eastern Standard Time zone.
Fingerspell E-S-T to represent the common abbreviation for 'established' before signing the year.
While ASL typically uses the sign for 'MOST' to indicate superlatives, you might fingerspell E-S-T if you are emphasizing the exact English suffix in an educational setting.
Sign the time, then fingerspell E-S-T to specify the Eastern Standard Time zone.
Fingerspell E-S-T to represent the common abbreviation for 'established' before signing the year.
While ASL typically uses the sign for 'MOST' to indicate superlatives, you might fingerspell E-S-T if you are emphasizing the exact English suffix in an educational setting.
In true American Sign Language, superlatives are usually expressed using the sign for 'MOST' (e.g., signing 'TALL' then 'MOST' for tallest). Fingerspelling E-S-T is generally reserved for exact English translations or specific abbreviations.
You simply fingerspell the letters E-S-T. There is no specific single sign for this time zone, so fingerspelling is the standard and accepted approach.
No, you should avoid bouncing your hand. Try to make the transition between E, S, and T as smooth and fluid as possible, keeping your wrist steady.
