To sign *exist*, raise your dominant hand out to the side at about shoulder height. Form an open '5' handshape with your fingers spread and your palm facing down. Hold the hand firmly in this position to establish the concept of presence or something being 'out there'.
To ask this, sign 'ALIEN' followed by 'EXIST'. Since it is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward while holding the sign for 'exist' at the end of the sentence.
Sign 'ME', 'KNOW', 'GHOST', and then 'EXIST'. Use a firm, confident nod when signing 'exist' to emphasize your certainty that they are real and present in the world.
Sign 'DINOSAUR', 'NOW', 'NONE', or use 'EXIST' followed by a negative sign like 'FINISH' or 'GONE'. This shows that their presence in the world has come to an end.
To ask this, sign 'ALIEN' followed by 'EXIST'. Since it is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward while holding the sign for 'exist' at the end of the sentence.
Sign 'ME', 'KNOW', 'GHOST', and then 'EXIST'. Use a firm, confident nod when signing 'exist' to emphasize your certainty that they are real and present in the world.
Sign 'DINOSAUR', 'NOW', 'NONE', or use 'EXIST' followed by a negative sign like 'FINISH' or 'GONE'. This shows that their presence in the world has come to an end.
No, there are a few ways to express this concept. Many signers use the sign for *live* (moving 'A' handshapes up the chest) to mean *exist*. The variation shown here is great for emphasizing the abstract presence of something in the world.
No, this specific sign is used for the abstract concept of existence or being present. If you want to talk about residing somewhere or being alive, you should use the standard ASL sign for *live*.
You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like this one. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand. Keeping this consistent helps make your signing clear and natural.
