To sign 'mint', you simply fingerspell the word M-I-N-T. Start by forming the letter 'M' by tucking your thumb under your first three fingers. Next, change to 'I' by extending only your pinky finger. Then, form 'N' by tucking your thumb under your first two fingers, and finally, make a 'T' by tucking your thumb under your index finger.
To sign this, fingerspell M-I-N-T smoothly, then follow with the signs for 'chocolate', 'chip', 'ice', and 'cream'. Keep your hand steady while spelling.
Sign 'you', 'have', and then fingerspell M-I-N-T, making sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'we', 'grow', 'fresh', and then fingerspell M-I-N-T, followed by the signs for 'in' and 'garden'.
To sign this, fingerspell M-I-N-T smoothly, then follow with the signs for 'chocolate', 'chip', 'ice', and 'cream'. Keep your hand steady while spelling.
Sign 'you', 'have', and then fingerspell M-I-N-T, making sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'we', 'grow', 'fresh', and then fingerspell M-I-N-T, followed by the signs for 'in' and 'garden'.
'Mint' is typically fingerspelled. Because it is a short word, fingerspelling is the most common and efficient way to express it in ASL, whether you are referring to the flavor, the herb, or a breath mint.
Practice the sequence slowly. Since 'M', 'N', and 'T' all involve placing fingers over the thumb, focus on lifting the necessary fingers while keeping your hand relaxed. The 'I' in the middle breaks up the sequence, so practice the 'M' to 'I' and 'I' to 'N' transitions.
Yes, you can naturally mouth the word 'mint' as you fingerspell it. Mouthing the word provides extra context and helps the person you are communicating with catch the word more easily, especially during rapid fingerspelling.
