To sign 'impossible', hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Form a 'Y' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your thumb and pinky finger while curling the rest. Strike the palm of your non-dominant hand twice with your dominant hand in a firm, bouncing motion. Shake your head slightly while signing to emphasize the negative meaning.
Sign 'finish today' and then use the sign for 'impossible' with a strong head shake to emphasize that the task simply cannot be completed in time.
After signing 'math test', sign 'impossible' with an exaggerated, frustrated facial expression to show just how incredibly difficult the exam was.
Sign 'think impossible' with a doubtful facial expression and a head shake, then transition to a bright, positive expression while signing 'but finish' or 'but do'.
Sign 'finish today' and then use the sign for 'impossible' with a strong head shake to emphasize that the task simply cannot be completed in time.
After signing 'math test', sign 'impossible' with an exaggerated, frustrated facial expression to show just how incredibly difficult the exam was.
Sign 'think impossible' with a doubtful facial expression and a head shake, then transition to a bright, positive expression while signing 'but finish' or 'but do'.
No, they are distinct signs. 'Can't' is signed by striking the index finger of your dominant hand downward over the extended index finger of your non-dominant hand. 'Impossible' uses a 'Y' handshape striking an open palm.
Yes, the double strike is the standard dictionary form for 'impossible'. A single, very forceful strike is occasionally used in casual conversation for dramatic emphasis to mean 'absolutely not,' but beginners should stick to the double bounce.
Yes, you should always use your dominant hand to perform the active striking motion with the 'Y' handshape. Your non-dominant hand should act as the stationary base. This keeps your signing natural and consistent.
