To sign 'since', extend your non-dominant arm, bending it at the elbow with your hand in a fist to represent a timeline. Form a '1' handshape with your dominant hand (index finger extended) and point it at your non-dominant shoulder. Finally, trace your dominant index finger down the length of your non-dominant arm, stopping near the wrist.
Establish 'morning' first, then use the sign for 'since' moving down your arm to show the continuous time up to now, followed by 'work'.
Sign 'child' or 'grow up', then use the 'since' sign to bridge the gap from the past to the present, ending with 'friends'.
Start by signing 'yesterday', then use the 'since' sign to indicate the time continuing until now, and finish with 'rain'.
Establish 'morning' first, then use the sign for 'since' moving down your arm to show the continuous time up to now, followed by 'work'.
Sign 'child' or 'grow up', then use the 'since' sign to bridge the gap from the past to the present, ending with 'friends'.
Start by signing 'yesterday', then use the 'since' sign to indicate the time continuing until now, and finish with 'rain'.
Yes, another common sign for 'since' or 'lately' uses both hands in '1' handshapes. You start with both index fingers pointing back towards your dominant shoulder, then arc them forward and down.
No, this sign is specifically for 'since' related to time. If you mean 'since' as in 'because' (e.g., 'Since it is raining, we will stay inside'), you should use the ASL sign for 'because'.
Yes, you should consistently use your non-dominant arm as the stationary timeline. Your dominant hand's index finger should be the one tracing the movement down the arm to show the passage of time.
