To sign *original*, hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you, with the palm facing your dominant side and fingers pointing forward. Form an 'O' handshape with your dominant hand. Bring your dominant hand forward to touch the fingertips of the 'O' handshape against the center of your non-dominant palm.
Sign 'THIS', 'PAINTING', then use the sign for 'ORIGINAL' to indicate it is not a copy.
Sign 'I', 'PREFER', 'ORIGINAL', and 'MOVIE' to express your preference for the first release.
Sign 'THIS', 'YOUR', 'ORIGINAL', and 'IDEA', making sure to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'THIS', 'PAINTING', then use the sign for 'ORIGINAL' to indicate it is not a copy.
Sign 'I', 'PREFER', 'ORIGINAL', and 'MOVIE' to express your preference for the first release.
Sign 'THIS', 'YOUR', 'ORIGINAL', and 'IDEA', making sure to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes, this sign is frequently used to mean both 'original' and 'origin' depending on the context of your sentence.
In ASL, a flat non-dominant palm often represents a surface, page, or foundation. Placing an initialized handshape on it is a common way to sign abstract concepts.
No, while the meanings are related, 'first' is typically signed using an index finger or by striking the thumb. 'Original' uses the 'O' handshape to specify the exact concept.
