To sign 'says', start by raising both hands in front of your chest. Form 'F' handshapes on both hands by pinching your index fingers and thumbs together while keeping your middle, ring, and pinky fingers extended upward. Position your hands close together with your palms facing forward. Finally, pull your hands slightly apart from each other in a smooth, controlled motion.
Start by establishing the subject by signing 'letter'. Then, use the 'says' sign by pulling your 'F' handshapes apart to introduce the specific message. Finally, complete the thought by signing 'come' and 'early', using facial expressions to match the tone.
Point to the person to establish 'he', use the 'says' sign to indicate his statement, and then sign 'tired'. This structure clearly attributes the feeling of being tired directly to the person who communicated it.
Sign 'text' or 'message', followed by the 'says' sign. Since this is a question, make sure to furrow your eyebrows and hold the final sign slightly longer to indicate you are asking for information about the text.
Start by establishing the subject by signing 'letter'. Then, use the 'says' sign by pulling your 'F' handshapes apart to introduce the specific message. Finally, complete the thought by signing 'come' and 'early', using facial expressions to match the tone.
Point to the person to establish 'he', use the 'says' sign to indicate his statement, and then sign 'tired'. This structure clearly attributes the feeling of being tired directly to the person who communicated it.
Sign 'text' or 'message', followed by the 'says' sign. Since this is a question, make sure to furrow your eyebrows and hold the final sign slightly longer to indicate you are asking for information about the text.
Yes! The most common general sign for 'say' or 'says' involves pointing your index finger just below your lips and rolling it forward in a small circular motion. The version shown here is often used to highlight a specific phrase, sentence, or written message.
This sign uses the exact same handshape and movement as the sign for 'sentence' or 'phrase'. In ASL, it is frequently used in context to mean 'the phrase says' or to draw attention to a specific string of words being quoted from a text or person.
While you don't need to over-exaggerate your mouth movements, naturally mouthing the word 'says' or the specific phrase you are quoting can provide helpful context. Facial expressions and natural mouth morphemes are important in ASL for clarifying meaning and intent.
