To sign 'pie', hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up, acting as the pie or plate. Form a flat handshape with your dominant hand, keeping your fingers together to represent a knife. Place the pinky edge of your dominant hand on your non-dominant palm and make two outward slicing motions that form a 'V' shape, exactly as if you are cutting a wedge-shaped slice of pie.
Sign 'apple' by twisting your knuckle on your cheek, then sign 'pie' by slicing a wedge shape on your open palm.
Point to the person to sign 'you', sign 'want' by pulling your hands toward yourself, and then sign 'pie'.
Sign 'my', 'favorite', and 'dessert', then finish the sentence with the sign for 'pie' to show what you love to eat.
Sign 'apple' by twisting your knuckle on your cheek, then sign 'pie' by slicing a wedge shape on your open palm.
Point to the person to sign 'you', sign 'want' by pulling your hands toward yourself, and then sign 'pie'.
Sign 'my', 'favorite', and 'dessert', then finish the sentence with the sign for 'pie' to show what you love to eat.
No, they are distinct signs. 'Pie' involves cutting a wedge shape on your palm, whereas 'cake' typically involves sliding a 'C' handshape across the palm or using a different motion.
Yes, you should always use your dominant hand for the active slicing motion. Your non-dominant hand should serve as the stationary base.
In ASL, pizza has its own specific signs, such as drawing a 'Z' in the air or using a modified handshape. The sign for 'pie' is generally reserved for baked dessert or savory pies.
