To sign "I am sad", start by pointing to the center of your chest with your index finger to sign "I". Then, bring both hands up in front of your face with your fingers spread apart and palms facing you. Slowly move both hands downwards towards your chest while making a sad facial expression.
Sign 'I' and 'SAD', then follow up with the sign for 'RAIN' to explain the reason for your emotion.
Use the sequence for 'I am sad' at the beginning of your sentence to establish your emotional state before introducing your friend.
Use this phrase to answer a question about your feelings. Remember to shake your head slightly when signing 'No' before signing 'I SAD'.
Sign 'I' and 'SAD', then follow up with the sign for 'RAIN' to explain the reason for your emotion.
Use the sequence for 'I am sad' at the beginning of your sentence to establish your emotional state before introducing your friend.
Use this phrase to answer a question about your feelings. Remember to shake your head slightly when signing 'No' before signing 'I SAD'.
No, you do not! ASL does not use 'to be' verbs like 'am', 'is', or 'are'. To say 'I am sad', you simply sign 'I' followed directly by 'SAD'.
While 'sad' is typically a two-handed sign, it is sometimes signed with one hand in casual, everyday conversation. However, using both hands is standard and highly recommended for beginners to ensure clarity.
In ASL, facial expressions act like the tone of voice in spoken English. Without a sad expression, the sign might look robotic or the intensity of your emotion might be completely misunderstood.
