To sign 'redeem,' start by forming both hands into 'R' handshapes, where your index and middle fingers are crossed. Cross your wrists in front of your chest with your palms facing inward toward your body. Then, pull your hands apart and slightly outward, uncrossing your wrists in a crisp motion. Your hands should end up at about shoulder width with your palms facing forward. The movement should look like you are breaking apart chains.
To sign this, you would use the sign for 'redeem' followed by 'points.' Make sure the pulling-apart motion is clear to emphasize the action of cashing in or freeing up the value you have earned.
Sign 'he,' then 'redeem,' and finally 'himself' (using an 'A' handshape pushed forward). The crisp, breaking-apart motion of 'redeem' helps convey the strong concept of making up for a past error.
When signing this sentence, use the 'redeem' sign after establishing the topic of the coupon. Remember to keep your 'R' handshapes distinct so it isn't confused with the sign for 'save'.
To sign this, you would use the sign for 'redeem' followed by 'points.' Make sure the pulling-apart motion is clear to emphasize the action of cashing in or freeing up the value you have earned.
Sign 'he,' then 'redeem,' and finally 'himself' (using an 'A' handshape pushed forward). The crisp, breaking-apart motion of 'redeem' helps convey the strong concept of making up for a past error.
When signing this sentence, use the 'redeem' sign after establishing the topic of the coupon. Remember to keep your 'R' handshapes distinct so it isn't confused with the sign for 'save'.
They are very closely related! Both signs use the exact same motion of crossing the wrists and pulling them apart. The only difference is the handshape: 'redeem' uses an 'R' handshape, while 'save' uses an 'S' handshape.
Yes, you can use this sign. However, in casual everyday ASL, many signers might use the sign for 'EXCHANGE' when talking about trading a gift card or coupon for an item, reserving this 'redeem' sign for more abstract contexts.
Crossing your wrists creates a visual metaphor of being tied up or bound. When you pull your hands apart, it symbolizes breaking those ties and being freed, which perfectly captures the core concept of redemption.
