To sign "ich," you will fingerspell the letters I, C, and H. Start by holding up your pinky finger with your palm facing forward for the letter "I." Next, curve your fingers and thumb to form the letter "C." Finally, extend your index and middle fingers horizontally while tucking your thumb and other fingers in for the letter "H."
Sign "MY FISH," then fingerspell "I-C-H" to indicate the common fish disease.
Sign "HOW TREAT," then fingerspell "I-C-H," keeping your eyebrows furrowed to indicate a question.
Sign "FISH TANK" (or AQUARIUM), fingerspell "I-C-H," and sign "SPREAD" to show the outbreak.
Sign "MY FISH," then fingerspell "I-C-H" to indicate the common fish disease.
Sign "HOW TREAT," then fingerspell "I-C-H," keeping your eyebrows furrowed to indicate a question.
Sign "FISH TANK" (or AQUARIUM), fingerspell "I-C-H," and sign "SPREAD" to show the outbreak.
ASL often relies on fingerspelling for short words, technical terms, or specific names that don't have a widely established, dedicated sign.
Clarity is much more important than speed. Focus on forming each letter clearly and smoothly transitioning to the next before trying to speed up.
You can lightly mouth the word "ich" (pronounced "ick") as you fingerspell it, which helps provide context to the person reading your signs.
