To sign 'stairs', form an inverted 'V' handshape with your dominant hand, so your index and middle fingers point downward like a pair of legs. Starting in front of your body, move your hand upward and forward in a series of small, distinct steps. The motion should clearly mimic the action of someone walking up a flight of stairs.
Point to the location first, then sign 'stairs' to indicate where the staircase is situated.
Sign 'me', then sign 'stairs', emphasizing the upward stepping motion to clearly show the action of climbing.
Sign 'careful' with a serious, warning facial expression, followed by the sign for 'stairs'.
Point to the location first, then sign 'stairs' to indicate where the staircase is situated.
Sign 'me', then sign 'stairs', emphasizing the upward stepping motion to clearly show the action of climbing.
Sign 'careful' with a serious, warning facial expression, followed by the sign for 'stairs'.
Yes! If you are talking about walking down the stairs, you can start higher up and make the stepping motion downward to reflect the direction of travel.
No, 'stairs' is typically a one-handed sign performed with your dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand can simply rest at your side.
Usually, two to three distinct steps are enough to clearly convey the meaning of 'stairs'. You don't need to sign a long flight of steps unless you are emphasizing a very long or tiring climb!
