To sign "offer," start with both hands open, palms facing up, held near your chest. Move both hands forward and slightly upward simultaneously, as if you are presenting or handing something to someone. Keep your hands flat and parallel throughout the motion.
Point to yourself, sign 'want,' then sign 'offer' by moving your open hands forward toward the person you are addressing, followed by the sign for 'job.'
Point to the person, sign 'food,' and then sign 'offer' but move your hands from her direction toward your own chest to show she is offering it to you.
Sign 'they' by pointing to the side, then sign 'offer' moving your hands forward, followed by the signs for 'free' and 'class.'
Point to yourself, sign 'want,' then sign 'offer' by moving your open hands forward toward the person you are addressing, followed by the sign for 'job.'
Point to the person, sign 'food,' and then sign 'offer' but move your hands from her direction toward your own chest to show she is offering it to you.
Sign 'they' by pointing to the side, then sign 'offer' moving your hands forward, followed by the signs for 'free' and 'class.'
Yes, 'offer' is a directional (or inflecting) verb. This means you change the starting and ending points of the movement to show who is offering what to whom. Move it forward for 'I offer you,' and toward yourself for 'you offer me.'
While they share a similar forward movement, 'give' is often signed with flattened 'O' handshapes, as if you are holding a small object between your thumb and fingers. 'Offer' uses flat, open hands with palms facing up, similar to presenting a tray.
Absolutely! This sign is versatile and is used for both physical offerings, like handing someone a plate of food, and abstract offerings, such as a job, an opportunity, or a helpful suggestion.
