To sign "I have," start by pointing to the center of your chest with your dominant index finger to sign "I". Next, transition into the sign for "have" by forming both hands into bent "B" handshapes, where your fingers are straight and together but bent at the knuckles. Bring both hands inward so your fingertips gently tap the upper sides of your chest simultaneously. The movement should be a smooth two-part sequence.
Start with the two-part sequence for 'I have' by pointing to yourself and bringing both bent hands to your chest. Then, sign 'dog' by patting your leg and snapping your fingers.
Sign 'I have' using the standard sequence. Follow this by holding up the number three, and then perform the sign for 'sister' by bringing an L-handshape from your chin down to your non-dominant hand.
After signing 'I have' by pointing to your chest and then tapping your upper chest with bent hands, sign 'question' by drawing a question mark in the air with your dominant index finger.
Start with the two-part sequence for 'I have' by pointing to yourself and bringing both bent hands to your chest. Then, sign 'dog' by patting your leg and snapping your fingers.
Sign 'I have' using the standard sequence. Follow this by holding up the number three, and then perform the sign for 'sister' by bringing an L-handshape from your chin down to your non-dominant hand.
After signing 'I have' by pointing to your chest and then tapping your upper chest with bent hands, sign 'question' by drawing a question mark in the air with your dominant index finger.
No, this specific sign for 'have' indicates possession or ownership, like having a car or a dog. If you mean 'have to' as in an obligation or 'must,' you would use a completely different sign involving an 'X' handshape moving downward.
In ASL, if it is already clear from the context of the conversation that you are talking about yourself, you can often drop the 'I' and just sign 'have.' However, as a beginner making a new statement, it is best to include it.
Yes, you should always use your dominant hand to point to yourself for the 'I' portion of the phrase. For the 'have' portion, both hands move symmetrically, so hand dominance is less of an issue there.
