To sign 'recent,' form an 'X' handshape with your dominant hand, keeping your thumb extended. Place the side of your bent index finger against your cheek, near the corner of your mouth. Flex your index finger a couple of times against your cheek.
Sign 'recent' to establish the timeframe before explaining that you started learning ASL.
Use the sign for 'recent' at the end of your sentence to ask about movies they have watched in the near past.
Place 'recent' at the beginning or end of the sentence to show that the vacation happened not too long ago.
Sign 'recent' to establish the timeframe before explaining that you started learning ASL.
Use the sign for 'recent' at the end of your sentence to ask about movies they have watched in the near past.
Place 'recent' at the beginning or end of the sentence to show that the vacation happened not too long ago.
Yes! The sign for 'recent' is also used to mean 'lately.' The specific English translation will depend on the context of your conversation.
Yes, the side of your bent index finger should make light contact with your cheek as you flex it.
You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like 'recent.' If you are right-handed, use your right hand on your right cheek.
