To sign "suffer," form an "A" handshape with your dominant hand. Place the thumb of your "A" hand against your chin. Twist your hand slightly back and forth while keeping the thumb anchored. Be sure to use a pained or distressed facial expression to convey the severity of the word.
Point to the person to sign 'she', then sign 'suffer' with a pained expression, and finish with the sign for 'allergies'.
Point to yourself, sign 'want' while shaking your head no, sign 'see', point to the person, and finally sign 'suffer'.
Start by signing 'dog', then sign 'suffer' while furrowing your brows, and conclude with the sign for 'hot' to establish the context.
Point to the person to sign 'she', then sign 'suffer' with a pained expression, and finish with the sign for 'allergies'.
Point to yourself, sign 'want' while shaking your head no, sign 'see', point to the person, and finally sign 'suffer'.
Start by signing 'dog', then sign 'suffer' while furrowing your brows, and conclude with the sign for 'hot' to establish the context.
They are very similar and use the same 'A' handshape at the chin. However, 'patient' typically involves pulling the thumb straight down the chin, while 'suffer' involves a twisting motion and requires a distressed facial expression.
Yes, the thumb of your 'A' handshape should lightly touch or rest right against your chin as you perform the twisting motion.
Yes, this sign is versatile and can be used to describe both physical pain and emotional or mental hardship. Your facial expression will help clarify the intensity and context.
