To sign 'hay', you will fingerspell the word. Start by forming the letter 'H' with your dominant hand, extending your index and middle fingers horizontally. Next, transition to the letter 'A' by making a fist with your thumb resting on the side. Finally, form the letter 'Y' by extending your thumb and pinky finger outward while keeping your other fingers curled.
Sign 'horse', then 'need', 'more', and finish by clearly fingerspelling H-A-Y.
Sign 'we', 'stack', fingerspell H-A-Y, then sign 'inside' and 'barn'.
Point to the person, sign 'allergic', fingerspell H-A-Y, and point again while raising your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Sign 'horse', then 'need', 'more', and finish by clearly fingerspelling H-A-Y.
Sign 'we', 'stack', fingerspell H-A-Y, then sign 'inside' and 'barn'.
Point to the person, sign 'allergic', fingerspell H-A-Y, and point again while raising your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
While some people use the sign for 'grass' to represent hay depending on the context, it is most common and accurate to simply fingerspell H-A-Y.
Clarity is always more important than speed. Focus on forming each letter clearly and smoothly transitioning between them. Speed will naturally develop with practice.
No, you should try to keep your hand steady in one location, typically just below shoulder level. Bouncing or pushing your hand forward makes it harder for others to read.
