the sign 'person' uses both hands. Relax both hands so they are flat. Bring the hands to either side of the chest, with the palms facing towards each other and the fingers facing out. Bring the hands down, stopping the sign around the stomach.
Start by pointing to the individual you are talking about. Next, sign 'person' by bringing both flat hands down the sides of your torso, stopping at the stomach. Finish the sentence by signing 'my' and 'friend'.
To ask this question, point to the individual in question. Then, sign 'person' using the smooth downward motion with flat hands as described. Finally, sign 'who' near your chin while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
Begin by pointing to yourself to indicate 'I'. Next, sign 'deaf' by touching your cheek near your ear and then near your mouth. Conclude by signing 'person', moving both flat hands downward parallel to each other.
Start by pointing to the individual you are talking about. Next, sign 'person' by bringing both flat hands down the sides of your torso, stopping at the stomach. Finish the sentence by signing 'my' and 'friend'.
To ask this question, point to the individual in question. Then, sign 'person' using the smooth downward motion with flat hands as described. Finally, sign 'who' near your chin while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
Begin by pointing to yourself to indicate 'I'. Next, sign 'deaf' by touching your cheek near your ear and then near your mouth. Conclude by signing 'person', moving both flat hands downward parallel to each other.
While 'person' refers to a single individual, you can sometimes repeat it to indicate a few individuals. However, ASL has a completely separate, specific sign for the plural word 'people,' which uses 'P' handshapes moving in alternating forward circles. Stick to this flat-handed downward sign for a single person.
Yes! In ASL, this sign often acts as an 'agent marker.' When you sign an action verb (like 'teach,' 'learn,' or 'dance') and immediately follow it with this downward 'person' sign, it changes the meaning to 'a person who does that action'—creating words like teacher, student, or dancer.
The movement should be a single, smooth, and deliberate drop from the chest to the stomach. It shouldn't be too slow, nor should it be overly forceful. A natural, crisp stop at the stomach gives the sign clarity and shows confidence in your signing.
