To sign 'invite,' start with your dominant hand extended slightly in front of you, palm facing up and fingers gently curved. Sweep your hand inward toward your torso in a smooth, welcoming arc. The movement should look as if you are gently drawing someone toward you.
Use the inward sweeping motion of 'invite' to show you are welcoming the person into your space or event, followed by the sign for 'party'.
Point to the people you are referencing, then use the 'invite' sign. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Because this sign is directional, you can start the sweeping motion from the direction of the person who invited you, bringing the hand inward toward your own body.
Use the inward sweeping motion of 'invite' to show you are welcoming the person into your space or event, followed by the sign for 'party'.
Point to the people you are referencing, then use the 'invite' sign. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Because this sign is directional, you can start the sweeping motion from the direction of the person who invited you, bringing the hand inward toward your own body.
Yes, the sign for 'invite' is often used interchangeably with 'welcome' and 'hire.' The context of your conversation will make it clear which meaning you intend to convey.
While 'invite' is typically signed with just the dominant hand, some signers use both hands sweeping inward for emphasis, especially when welcoming a large group of people.
This is a directional sign! To sign 'I invite them,' sweep your hand outward toward the person. To sign 'they invite me,' start the hand away from you and sweep it inward toward your body.
