Form both hands into "S" shapes (closed fists). Hold your non-dominant hand horizontally in front of your body with the palm facing down. Place your dominant fist on top of the back of your non-dominant hand, and twist your dominant wrist forward so its palm turns to face down, mimicking the motion of turning a key.
Sign 'door', then use the 'lock' sign. Because this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward at the end of the sentence.
Sign 'bike', then 'lock', followed by 'broken'. Make sure to emphasize the firm twisting motion for 'lock' to clearly establish what object is broken.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'need', then 'car', and finish with the sign for 'lock'. Keep your non-dominant hand steady as a base when signing 'lock'.
Sign 'door', then use the 'lock' sign. Because this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward at the end of the sentence.
Sign 'bike', then 'lock', followed by 'broken'. Make sure to emphasize the firm twisting motion for 'lock' to clearly establish what object is broken.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'need', then 'car', and finish with the sign for 'lock'. Keep your non-dominant hand steady as a base when signing 'lock'.
While they are related, 'key' is typically signed by holding an imaginary key with an 'X' handshape and twisting it into the open palm of your non-dominant hand. 'Lock' uses two full 'S' handshapes (fists) stacked on top of each other.
Yes, this sign is used for the general concept of locking something, regardless of the specific lock type. However, if you are specifically describing the action of dialing a combination, you might mime turning a small dial with your fingers instead.
Yes, the standard movement is to twist your dominant hand forward so the palm ends up facing down. Twisting it backward might look like you are trying to unlock it, though the actual sign for 'unlock' usually involves twisting and pulling the hands apart.
