To sign "official", start with your dominant hand in a flat handshape (fingers together, pointing up) with your palm facing your non-dominant side. Position your hand near your dominant shoulder or upper chest. Move your hand straight forward and slightly down in a single, firm, and decisive motion.
Sign 'this', then 'official', followed by 'rule'. Remember to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to indicate 'she', sign 'official', and then use the sign for 'announce' (index fingers pointing forward from the mouth).
Sign 'we', 'need', 'official', and then 'sign' (miming signing a paper) to convey the need for a formal signature.
Sign 'this', then 'official', followed by 'rule'. Remember to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to indicate 'she', sign 'official', and then use the sign for 'announce' (index fingers pointing forward from the mouth).
Sign 'we', 'need', 'official', and then 'sign' (miming signing a paper) to convey the need for a formal signature.
While this sign means 'official' in a formal or authoritative sense, a sports official is typically referred to using the sign for 'referee' or 'umpire', which are specific to the context of sports.
Both signs use a flat hand moving forward. However, 'future' starts higher near the cheek or side of the head and often moves in a slight arc, whereas 'official' starts lower near the shoulder and is a single, firm, direct push.
Yes, because 'official' implies authority, rules, or formality, it is best accompanied by a serious or confident facial expression to match the decisive movement of your hand.
