To sign 'friendship,' form both hands into 'X' handshapes by curling your index fingers. Hook your right index finger over your left index finger. Then, unhook them, flip your hands over, and hook your left index finger over your right index finger.
Begin by signing 'our', moving a cupped hand from your dominant shoulder to your non-dominant shoulder in a smooth arc. Next, sign 'friendship' by hooking your index fingers together twice. Finally, emphasize the sentence by signing 'strong', pulling both fists down firmly to show strength.
Start by pointing to yourself to sign 'I', then use the sign for 'cherish' or 'value' to show appreciation. Next, point directly to the person you are conversing with for 'your', and conclude the thought by performing the alternating hooked index fingers to sign 'friendship'.
Establish the topic by starting your sentence with the sign for 'friendship', using the interlocking 'X' handshapes. Then, sign 'important' by bringing both 'F' handshapes up in a sweeping circular motion until they meet, and finish the statement by pointing to your chest for 'me'.
Begin by signing 'our', moving a cupped hand from your dominant shoulder to your non-dominant shoulder in a smooth arc. Next, sign 'friendship' by hooking your index fingers together twice. Finally, emphasize the sentence by signing 'strong', pulling both fists down firmly to show strength.
Start by pointing to yourself to sign 'I', then use the sign for 'cherish' or 'value' to show appreciation. Next, point directly to the person you are conversing with for 'your', and conclude the thought by performing the alternating hooked index fingers to sign 'friendship'.
Establish the topic by starting your sentence with the sign for 'friendship', using the interlocking 'X' handshapes. Then, sign 'important' by bringing both 'F' handshapes up in a sweeping circular motion until they meet, and finish the statement by pointing to your chest for 'me'.
Yes, in most everyday contexts, the sign for 'friend' and the concept of 'friendship' use the exact same alternating hook motion. Occasionally, to emphasize the abstract, long-lasting concept of 'friendship,' signers might hold the interlocking fingers slightly longer or pull them gently toward the body, but the core movement remains identical.
Typically, your dominant hand starts on top for the first hook, and then your non-dominant hand takes the top position for the second hook. While this is the standard and most natural way to sign it, it is a very forgiving sign, and native signers will easily understand you either way.
While you can use this standard sign to talk about a good friend, 'best friend' actually has its own unique sign! To sign 'best friend,' you typically use the 'R' handshape (crossing your index and middle fingers) and pull it firmly toward your chest to show a much tighter, closer bond.
