To sign “Mine”, It is similar signing “my” which is using your dominant hand into a flat or “B” handshape with thumb out. Then resting your dominant hand on your chest. You had something what is belong to you or in your heart which is reason why signing “mine”.
Point to the book to establish what you are talking about, then firmly place your flat dominant hand on your chest to indicate ownership.
Point to the keys, sign 'yours' by pushing a flat hand toward the person, then sign 'mine' by bringing that flat hand to rest on your own chest.
Sign 'choice', then emphasize the possession by pressing your flat dominant hand against your chest while displaying a confident facial expression.
Point to the book to establish what you are talking about, then firmly place your flat dominant hand on your chest to indicate ownership.
Point to the keys, sign 'yours' by pushing a flat hand toward the person, then sign 'mine' by bringing that flat hand to rest on your own chest.
Sign 'choice', then emphasize the possession by pressing your flat dominant hand against your chest while displaying a confident facial expression.
The difference is entirely in the handshape. 'Mine' uses a flat 'B' handshape placed on your chest to show possession. 'Me' or 'I' uses a single index finger pointing directly at your chest.
Yes, in ASL, 'mine' and 'my' use the exact same sign. You use the flat handshape on your chest for both concepts. The specific English translation is understood based on the context of your sentence.
A single, firm placement of your flat hand on your chest is usually enough. However, if you want to strongly emphasize that something is yours, you might double-tap your chest or press your hand more firmly.
