To sign "repeat," hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Form your dominant hand into a bent shape, keeping your fingers together and bending at the large knuckles. Arc your dominant hand forward and down so that your fingertips strike the center of your non-dominant palm.
Point to the person for 'you,' sign 'repeat,' and raise your eyebrows while leaning slightly forward to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I,' sign 'repeat,' and then follow up with the sign for 'explain' or 'instructions' to clarify what is being repeated.
Start with the sign for 'please' by rubbing your open dominant hand in a circle on your chest, then sign 'repeat,' and finish with the sign for 'word.'
Point to the person for 'you,' sign 'repeat,' and raise your eyebrows while leaning slightly forward to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I,' sign 'repeat,' and then follow up with the sign for 'explain' or 'instructions' to clarify what is being repeated.
Start with the sign for 'please' by rubbing your open dominant hand in a circle on your chest, then sign 'repeat,' and finish with the sign for 'word.'
Yes, 'repeat' and 'again' use the exact same sign in ASL. The specific English translation is usually clear based on the context of your sentence.
For a simple 'repeat' or 'again,' a single firm tap is standard. If you want to convey 'over and over again' or 'repeatedly,' you can tap your palm multiple times in a row.
Yes, you should always use your dominant hand for the moving part of the sign. Your non-dominant hand should serve as the stationary base.
