To sign "humid," start with both hands in front of you, palms facing up and fingers spread open. Move your hands downward slightly while repeatedly bringing your fingers and thumbs together to form flattened "O" shapes. The motion should look like you are feeling moisture or stickiness in the air.
Sign "today," "outside," and then use the sign for "humid." Be sure to add an uncomfortable facial expression to emphasize how thick and sticky the air feels.
Sign "weather," "humid," and then "dislike." Shake your head while signing "dislike" to clearly show your preference against the sticky heat.
Point to your hair, sign "humid," and then use your hands to mimic your hair puffing out to show the effect the moisture has on it.
Sign "today," "outside," and then use the sign for "humid." Be sure to add an uncomfortable facial expression to emphasize how thick and sticky the air feels.
Sign "weather," "humid," and then "dislike." Shake your head while signing "dislike" to clearly show your preference against the sticky heat.
Point to your hair, sign "humid," and then use your hands to mimic your hair puffing out to show the effect the moisture has on it.
Yes, they are very similar and often use the exact same handshape and movement! The main difference is context and facial expression. For "humid," you usually add a facial expression that shows discomfort from the sticky air.
Yes, "humid" is a two-handed sign. Using both hands helps convey that the moisture or stickiness is all around you in the environment, rather than just on a specific object.
The movement should be a moderate, pulsing pace. Don't snap your fingers shut too quickly; instead, squeeze them together a few times as your hands move downward to emphasize the thick, sticky feeling of the air.
