the sign 'time' uses both hands. bring the non-dominant hand up towards chest height, with the hand closed into a fist. with the dominant hand, close the hand into a fist with the index finger extended so you are pointing. tap the wrist of the non-dominant hand twice, like you are pointing at a watch.
Sign 'time' by tapping your non-dominant wrist twice with your dominant index finger, then furrow your eyebrows and hold the sign slightly longer to indicate a 'wh-' question.
Tap your wrist twice to sign 'time', then shake your head while signing 'have' and 'none' to clearly show that you are completely out of time for the activity.
Tap your non-dominant wrist twice with your index finger for 'time', then use the sign for 'go' by pointing both index fingers outward and away from your body.
Sign 'time' by tapping your non-dominant wrist twice with your dominant index finger, then furrow your eyebrows and hold the sign slightly longer to indicate a 'wh-' question.
Tap your wrist twice to sign 'time', then shake your head while signing 'have' and 'none' to clearly show that you are completely out of time for the activity.
Tap your non-dominant wrist twice with your index finger for 'time', then use the sign for 'go' by pointing both index fingers outward and away from your body.
Not at all! The sign for 'time' is understood perfectly whether you are wearing a watch or not. Just tap the area on your bare wrist where a watch would normally sit.
It is best to tap twice. In ASL, a double movement often indicates a noun like the general concept of 'time', while a single movement is often used when incorporating specific numbers, like signing 'one o'clock'.
If you are left-handed, simply mirror the sign. Make a fist with your right hand to act as your non-dominant base, and use your left index finger to tap your right wrist twice.
