the sign 'live' uses both hands. Press both hands into fists, leaving the index fingers and thumbs outstretched in the L hand shapes. With the pointer fingers starting art the naval and the palms against the torso, bring the hands up the body. As the hands go up the torso, rotate the hands so the sign ends with the index fingers pointing at each other on the chest.
Point to the person, perform the sign for "live" by bringing your L-hands up your torso and rotating them inward, and then sign "where" while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a wh-question.
Point to yourself, sign "live" starting at your navel and moving up to your chest, then sign "New York" by sliding your right 'Y' hand over your left flat palm.
Sign "we" by tapping your right index finger from your right shoulder to your left, sign "live" with the upward L-hand motion, and finish with the sign for "together" using two 'A' hands circling and touching.
Point to the person, perform the sign for "live" by bringing your L-hands up your torso and rotating them inward, and then sign "where" while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a wh-question.
Point to yourself, sign "live" starting at your navel and moving up to your chest, then sign "New York" by sliding your right 'Y' hand over your left flat palm.
Sign "we" by tapping your right index finger from your right shoulder to your left, sign "live" with the upward L-hand motion, and finish with the sign for "together" using two 'A' hands circling and touching.
Yes, in ASL, the concepts of "live" (as in residing somewhere) and "life" are generally signed the exact same way. You will use the same upward movement with the "L" handshapes. The specific meaning is easily understood based on the context of your sentence.
Your hands should be very close to your torso, and it is perfectly fine if your thumbs or palms lightly brush against your clothing as you move them upward. However, you do not need to press them forcefully into your stomach or chest.
No, "live" is a symmetrical two-handed sign. Using only one hand might confuse the person you are signing with or change the meaning entirely. Always use both "L" hands starting at the navel and moving up the chest together.
