To sign 'Italian', form an 'I' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your pinky finger while keeping your other fingers curled into a fist. Bring your hand up near your face or forehead. Trace a cross shape in the air: first, move your hand straight down, then lift it slightly and move it horizontally across.
Sign 'I', 'love', 'Italian', and then 'food'. Make sure to clearly trace the cross shape for 'Italian' before moving your hands to your mouth for the 'food' sign.
Point to the person to sign 'you', then sign 'Italian'. Since this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly while signing.
The sign for 'Italian' is also used for the country of 'Italy'. Sign 'Next-year', 'I', 'travel', 'Italy', using the same 'I' handshape and cross motion.
Sign 'I', 'love', 'Italian', and then 'food'. Make sure to clearly trace the cross shape for 'Italian' before moving your hands to your mouth for the 'food' sign.
Point to the person to sign 'you', then sign 'Italian'. Since this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly while signing.
The sign for 'Italian' is also used for the country of 'Italy'. Sign 'Next-year', 'I', 'travel', 'Italy', using the same 'I' handshape and cross motion.
Yes! In ASL, the exact same sign is typically used for both the country of Italy and the adjective 'Italian' (like the language, food, or nationality). The context of your sentence will make it clear which meaning you intend.
No, it is not strictly necessary. While some signers do make light contact with their forehead when drawing the vertical line of the cross, many simply trace the cross in the air just in front of their face.
You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like this one. If you are right-handed, use your right hand. If you are left-handed, simply form the 'I' handshape with your left hand and trace the cross.
