To sign "say" (often listed as "saya" due to a typo), form your dominant hand into a "1" handshape with your index finger extended and the other fingers curled. Bring the tip of your index finger to your chin, just below your lower lip. Move the finger slightly outward from your chin to represent words coming from your mouth.
To sign this, sign 'WHAT', then 'SAY' by pointing your index finger outward from your chin. Use a furrowed brow to indicate a question.
Sign 'PLEASE', 'SAY', and then 'AGAIN' by tapping your bent dominant hand into your non-dominant palm.
Sign 'I', 'HAVE', 'SOMETHING', and then 'SAY', moving your index finger outward from your chin.
To sign this, sign 'WHAT', then 'SAY' by pointing your index finger outward from your chin. Use a furrowed brow to indicate a question.
Sign 'PLEASE', 'SAY', and then 'AGAIN' by tapping your bent dominant hand into your non-dominant palm.
Sign 'I', 'HAVE', 'SOMETHING', and then 'SAY', moving your index finger outward from your chin.
Yes! While 'say' is usually signed with the index finger moving outward from the chin, 'tell' often starts at the chin but moves directionally toward the person being spoken to.
Yes, this sign can be used for 'say' or 'speak' in many contexts. However, there is another specific sign for 'talk' (using a '4' handshape tapping the chin) depending on the exact meaning of the sentence.
You should always use your dominant hand to perform this sign. If you are right-handed, use your right index finger; if you are left-handed, use your left.
