To sign 'longtime', extend your non-dominant arm in front of you with the palm facing down. Form a '1' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your index finger. Place your dominant index finger on the back of your non-dominant wrist and drag it upward along your forearm towards your elbow.
Sign 'we', 'friend', and then 'longtime' by dragging your index finger up your forearm to emphasize the duration of the friendship.
Sign 'drive', then use the 'longtime' sign, drawing the motion out slowly to show that the trip requires a lot of time.
You can sign 'longtime' followed by 'see' and a negative headshake. Make sure to use an expressive face to show your surprise and happiness.
Sign 'we', 'friend', and then 'longtime' by dragging your index finger up your forearm to emphasize the duration of the friendship.
Sign 'drive', then use the 'longtime' sign, drawing the motion out slowly to show that the trip requires a lot of time.
You can sign 'longtime' followed by 'see' and a negative headshake. Make sure to use an expressive face to show your surprise and happiness.
Yes, this sign is often used for both a long duration of time and the physical length of an object. However, for specific things like a long road or long hair, ASL uses different, more descriptive signs.
Yes, you should always use your non-dominant arm as the base. If you are right-handed, your left arm stays still while your right index finger moves up it.
You can modify the sign by moving your index finger much slower up your arm and extending the movement further past your elbow, combined with an intense or exaggerated facial expression.
