To sign "fix," form both hands into flattened "O" handshapes, where your fingers are straight but bent at the base knuckles so the tips touch your thumbs. Hold both hands in front of your chest with the palms facing each other. Brush the fingertips of both hands against each other a couple of times in a small, repeated motion.
To sign this, first point to the person you are asking, sign 'fix,' point to yourself to indicate 'my,' and then sign 'car.' Because this is a yes or no question, make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly at the end of the sentence.
Start by pointing to yourself for 'I,' then sign 'need' and 'fix.' Follow this with the signs for 'broken' and 'window.' You can emphasize the movement of the sign for 'fix' slightly to show the importance or urgency of getting the repair done.
Point to the person you are talking about, then sign 'fix,' 'computer,' and 'quick.' You can nod your head slightly while signing 'fix' to indicate that the action has already been completed, establishing the past tense context of the repair.
To sign this, first point to the person you are asking, sign 'fix,' point to yourself to indicate 'my,' and then sign 'car.' Because this is a yes or no question, make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly at the end of the sentence.
Start by pointing to yourself for 'I,' then sign 'need' and 'fix.' Follow this with the signs for 'broken' and 'window.' You can emphasize the movement of the sign for 'fix' slightly to show the importance or urgency of getting the repair done.
Point to the person you are talking about, then sign 'fix,' 'computer,' and 'quick.' You can nod your head slightly while signing 'fix' to indicate that the action has already been completed, establishing the past tense context of the repair.
No, the sign for 'fix' using the flattened 'O' hands is also commonly used for words like 'repair,' 'mend,' or 'adjust.' ASL relies on concepts rather than exact English words, so the context of your sentence will clarify the specific translation.
Your fingertips should only lightly brush or tap against each other. There is no need to strike your hands together forcefully. A gentle, brisk, and controlled brushing motion is perfect and makes your signing look much more natural and fluent.
Generally, no. In ASL, this specific sign for 'fix' is used for physically repairing something that is broken. If you are 'fixing a meal,' you should use the sign for 'cook' or 'make' instead, as the underlying concept is about preparing food.
