To sign 'fallen', start by holding your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing down to represent the ground. Form a 'V' shape with your dominant hand, which represents a person's legs, and hold it just above your non-dominant hand with the fingers pointing down. Then, flip your dominant hand over so it lands on the back of your non-dominant hand with the palm facing up, mimicking a person falling over.
Sign 'fallen' after indicating yourself and the stairs, using the 'V' handshape flipping onto your flat hand to clearly show the action of taking a tumble.
Establish the child and the playground first, then use the 'fallen' sign to describe the accident that occurred.
Sign 'careful' and then use the 'fallen' sign to show the potential accident, warning the person about losing their balance.
Sign 'fallen' after indicating yourself and the stairs, using the 'V' handshape flipping onto your flat hand to clearly show the action of taking a tumble.
Establish the child and the playground first, then use the 'fallen' sign to describe the accident that occurred.
Sign 'careful' and then use the 'fallen' sign to show the potential accident, warning the person about losing their balance.
No, this specific sign uses a classifier for a person's legs. For leaves falling, you would use a different sign that mimics the fluttering, drifting motion of leaves dropping from branches.
Yes, you should always use your non-dominant hand as the stationary 'ground' and your dominant hand as the 'legs' that are falling. This keeps your signing clear and natural.
No, the season 'Autumn' or 'Fall' has its own distinct sign. This sign is strictly used for the physical action of a person or animal losing their balance and falling down.
