To sign 'proud', form an 'A' handshape with your dominant hand, keeping your thumb extended upwards. Place the tip of your thumb against your lower chest or stomach. Slowly slide your hand upwards along your chest, keeping your thumb in contact with your body, while showing a confident or proud expression on your face.
Point to yourself, sign 'proud' by smoothly sliding your thumb up your chest, and then point to the person you are talking to.
Point to the person you are referring to, sign 'mother', and then sign 'proud' while maintaining a confident facial expression.
Sign 'we', sign 'proud' with an upward motion on your chest, and then sign 'team' to complete the thought.
Point to yourself, sign 'proud' by smoothly sliding your thumb up your chest, and then point to the person you are talking to.
Point to the person you are referring to, sign 'mother', and then sign 'proud' while maintaining a confident facial expression.
Sign 'we', sign 'proud' with an upward motion on your chest, and then sign 'team' to complete the thought.
You should use your dominant hand to sign 'proud'. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand. Consistency with your dominant hand helps make your signing clear.
Start near your stomach or lower chest and slide your hand up to your upper chest, just below your collarbone. The movement should be deliberate but doesn't need to go all the way up to your neck.
Yes, this same sign is used for both the adjective 'proud' and the noun 'pride'. The context of your sentence and your facial expressions will let the other person know exactly which meaning you intend.
