To sign "gamer," start by making "A" handshapes with both hands, keeping your thumbs pointing straight up. Bring your knuckles together twice in front of your chest to sign "game." Then, change both hands to flat handshapes with your palms facing each other and move them straight down to add the "person" ending.
Sign 'my brother,' then use the sign for 'gamer' (game + person) with an intense facial expression to show he plays a lot.
Point to the person (you), sign 'gamer,' and raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly since it is a yes/no question.
Sign 'gamer,' then 'win' and 'tournament,' keeping your movements sharp and confident to convey the victory.
Sign 'my brother,' then use the sign for 'gamer' (game + person) with an intense facial expression to show he plays a lot.
Point to the person (you), sign 'gamer,' and raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly since it is a yes/no question.
Sign 'gamer,' then 'win' and 'tournament,' keeping your movements sharp and confident to convey the victory.
Yes! Without the downward motion of the flat hands at the end, you are only signing 'game.' The 'person' ending (also known as the agent marker) is what turns the action or noun into the person doing it.
Absolutely. While it is often used for video gamers, the sign 'gamer' applies to anyone who frequently plays games, including board games, card games, or sports.
You should tap them gently but firmly enough to show the action clearly. Don't smash your hands together, as ASL should be comfortable and fluid, not painful!
