To sign 'talented', start by holding your non-dominant hand flat in front of your chest, with the palm facing inward and fingers pointing forward. Take your dominant hand and use your thumb and fingers to grasp the pinky-side edge of your non-dominant hand. Pull your dominant hand forward and slightly down, closing it into a fist as it slides off the edge.
Sign 'SHE', 'ARTIST', then emphasize 'TALENTED' by making the pulling motion sharp and adding an impressed facial expression.
Point to the person for 'YOU', sign 'PIANO', then sign 'TALENTED' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'MY BROTHER', 'SOCCER', 'PLAYER', and finish with 'TALENTED' to describe his high level of skill.
Sign 'SHE', 'ARTIST', then emphasize 'TALENTED' by making the pulling motion sharp and adding an impressed facial expression.
Point to the person for 'YOU', sign 'PIANO', then sign 'TALENTED' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'MY BROTHER', 'SOCCER', 'PLAYER', and finish with 'TALENTED' to describe his high level of skill.
Yes, in ASL, the sign for 'talented' is the exact same sign used for 'skill' or 'skilled'. The specific meaning is usually clear based on the context of your sentence.
You should always use your dominant hand to do the pulling motion, while your non-dominant hand stays stationary as the base. If you are right-handed, your right hand will grasp and pull.
To emphasize that someone is extremely talented, you can make the pulling motion sharper and faster. Pair this with an intense, impressed facial expression, such as slightly widened eyes or an approving nod.
