To sign 'fever', start by holding your non-dominant hand in front of your chest with the index finger pointing up. With your dominant hand, point your index finger horizontally and slide it up and down the side of your non-dominant index finger, representing a thermometer. Then, move your dominant hand upward to indicate that the temperature is high.
Sign 'I', 'need', 'rest', 'because', 'I', 'have', and then 'fever' by combining the signs for 'temperature' and 'high'.
Sign 'today', 'baby', 'have', and 'fever'. Remember to use a concerned facial expression.
Sign 'your', 'fever', and then move your dominant hand downward to indicate the temperature dropping, while raising your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'need', 'rest', 'because', 'I', 'have', and then 'fever' by combining the signs for 'temperature' and 'high'.
Sign 'today', 'baby', 'have', and 'fever'. Remember to use a concerned facial expression.
Sign 'your', 'fever', and then move your dominant hand downward to indicate the temperature dropping, while raising your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Yes, placing the back of your hand against your forehead is another very common and accepted way to sign 'fever'. The version shown in this video specifically translates to 'high temperature'.
The first part of this sign (the index fingers crossing) means 'temperature'. Adding the upward motion at the end changes the meaning to 'fever' by showing that the temperature is high.
Yes, it is very helpful to look slightly distressed or unwell when signing 'fever'. Facial expressions are a crucial part of ASL and help convey the severity of how you are feeling.
