To sign 'kettle', start by holding both hands in front of you with curved palms facing each other, moving them slightly downward to outline the round sides of a kettle. Next, form a 'Y' handshape with your dominant hand and tip it forward, mimicking the action of pouring water from the spout. Your non-dominant hand can remain below as a supportive base.
Sign 'kettle', followed by the sign for 'boil' to show that the water is hot and ready.
Sign 'I', 'buy', 'new', and then 'kettle' to explain your recent purchase.
Sign 'water', 'kettle', and then use a descriptive gesture to show filling it up under a tap.
Sign 'kettle', followed by the sign for 'boil' to show that the water is hot and ready.
Sign 'I', 'buy', 'new', and then 'kettle' to explain your recent purchase.
Sign 'water', 'kettle', and then use a descriptive gesture to show filling it up under a tap.
Yes! This sign is commonly used for both 'kettle' and 'teapot' because they share a similar shape and the exact same pouring function.
The 'Y' handshape is a visual representation of the object. Your thumb acts as the handle you are holding, and your extended pinky represents the spout where the liquid pours out.
No, the pouring action is done with your dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand simply acts as a supportive base or remains in a curved shape to represent the bottom of the kettle.
