To sign 'extra', form both hands into '1' handshapes with your index fingers extended. Hold your non-dominant index finger horizontally in front of you, pointing toward your dominant side. With your dominant index finger pointing in the opposite direction, bring it down to tap the top of your non-dominant index finger.
Sign 'you', 'have', 'extra', and then 'pen', raising your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'need', 'extra', and then 'time' by tapping your wrist, keeping your facial expression earnest to show necessity.
Sign 'we', 'order', 'extra', and 'food'. Use a slight nodding motion to affirm the statement.
Sign 'you', 'have', 'extra', and then 'pen', raising your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'need', 'extra', and then 'time' by tapping your wrist, keeping your facial expression earnest to show necessity.
Sign 'we', 'order', 'extra', and 'food'. Use a slight nodding motion to affirm the statement.
Yes, this sign is commonly used for both 'extra' and 'plus.' The visual representation of a plus sign perfectly captures the idea of an additional amount.
Absolutely! When 'spare' means an additional item kept in reserve, this sign is the perfect choice to convey that meaning.
A single, deliberate tap is standard, but you may see it tapped twice depending on the signer's emphasis or the natural flow of the sentence.
