To sign 'problems,' form both hands into bent 'V' shapes, where your index and middle fingers are extended and bent at the knuckles. Bring your hands in front of your chest with the knuckles facing each other. Twist your wrists in opposite directions so the knuckles of your bent fingers brush against each other.
Sign 'I', 'have', 'a lot', and then use the sign for 'problems' with a slightly emphasized twisting motion to show the weight of the issues.
Sign 'You', 'help', 'me', 'fix', and then 'problems'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'Math', 'problems', and then 'hard'. You can use a frustrated or focused facial expression when signing 'problems' to emphasize the difficulty of the work.
Sign 'I', 'have', 'a lot', and then use the sign for 'problems' with a slightly emphasized twisting motion to show the weight of the issues.
Sign 'You', 'help', 'me', 'fix', and then 'problems'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'Math', 'problems', and then 'hard'. You can use a frustrated or focused facial expression when signing 'problems' to emphasize the difficulty of the work.
In ASL, plurality is often shown through context or by repeating the sign. To emphasize multiple 'problems,' you can repeat the twisting motion a couple of times or add a sign like 'many' before it.
Yes, the knuckles of your bent 'V' fingers should lightly brush against each other as you twist your wrists. It shouldn't be a hard hit, just a noticeable contact that shows the 'friction' of the problem.
Yes! This sign is very versatile. It can be used for abstract life issues, technical glitches, or academic questions like math, physics, or science problems.
