To sign 'freedom', start with both hands in 'S' handshapes (fists) crossed in front of your chest, as if your wrists are bound together. Next, pull your hands apart and move them outward to your sides in a strong, liberating motion. As you pull them apart, turn your fists so your palms end up facing forward.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'value', and then sign 'freedom' by crossing your fists and breaking them apart. Your facial expression should show sincerity.
Sign 'bird', then 'finally', and finish with the strong breaking-apart motion of 'freedom'. You can add a relieved or happy facial expression to match the context.
Sign 'we', then 'celebrate', and follow up with 'freedom'. Make the movement for 'freedom' large and proud to match the celebratory tone of the sentence.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'value', and then sign 'freedom' by crossing your fists and breaking them apart. Your facial expression should show sincerity.
Sign 'bird', then 'finally', and finish with the strong breaking-apart motion of 'freedom'. You can add a relieved or happy facial expression to match the context.
Sign 'we', then 'celebrate', and follow up with 'freedom'. Make the movement for 'freedom' large and proud to match the celebratory tone of the sentence.
Yes, some signers initialize this sign by using 'F' handshapes instead of 'S' handshapes to specifically match the English word 'free' or 'freedom'. However, the 'S' handshape version shown here is highly standard and widely understood.
Yes! The sign for 'save' (as in rescuing someone) uses the exact same motion and 'S' handshapes. The context of your sentence and your mouth movements will help clarify whether you mean 'freedom', 'free', or 'save'.
It generally does not matter which wrist is on top when you initially cross them. Most signers naturally place their dominant hand closer to their body or on top, but either way is perfectly acceptable and understood.
