Start with your dominant hand in a '1' handshape, with your index finger extended and pointing up. Place the side or tip of your index finger against your chin. Move your finger forward and slightly down in a small, deliberate arc. Make sure to use a serious facial expression with furrowed eyebrows to clearly convey the meaning of 'seriously.'
Sign 'seriously' moving the index finger forward from your chin, but raise your eyebrows and lean forward to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Use the sign for 'seriously' to mean 'really' or 'very,' keeping your eyebrows furrowed to show the intensity of your exhaustion.
Sign 'seriously' right before signing 'hurt,' using a grave and concerned facial expression to match the severity of the situation.
Sign 'seriously' moving the index finger forward from your chin, but raise your eyebrows and lean forward to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Use the sign for 'seriously' to mean 'really' or 'very,' keeping your eyebrows furrowed to show the intensity of your exhaustion.
Sign 'seriously' right before signing 'hurt,' using a grave and concerned facial expression to match the severity of the situation.
Yes, the manual handshape and movement are identical to the sign for 'true' or 'real.' The difference lies entirely in your facial expression and the context of the sentence. For 'seriously,' you need a more intense, furrowed-brow expression.
Absolutely! To ask 'Are you serious?', you use this exact same sign but add the ASL non-manual markers for a yes/no question. This means you should raise your eyebrows and lean your head slightly forward while signing.
You should always use your dominant hand for this one-handed sign. If you are right-handed, use your right index finger on your chin. Consistency with your dominant hand helps make your signing clear and natural.
