To sign 'time for bed', start by tapping your dominant index finger against your non-dominant wrist, as if pointing to a watch. Next, sign 'to' by holding both index fingers pointing up, and moving your dominant index finger to touch your non-dominant index finger. Finally, sign 'bed' by placing your palms together and resting them against the side of your cheek, tilting your head slightly as if resting on a pillow.
Sign '8', 'PM', and then use the 'time for bed' sequence to tell someone it is time to sleep.
Use this phrase to indicate the routine of going to sleep. You can add a firm but gentle facial expression.
Pair the sign with a sleepy facial expression and a yawn to emphasize how tired you are.
Sign '8', 'PM', and then use the 'time for bed' sequence to tell someone it is time to sleep.
Use this phrase to indicate the routine of going to sleep. You can add a firm but gentle facial expression.
Pair the sign with a sleepy facial expression and a yawn to emphasize how tired you are.
Yes! In everyday conversational ASL, it is very common to drop the 'to' and simply sign 'TIME BED'. However, the version shown here includes 'to' for clear, complete phrasing.
You should always tap your non-dominant wrist with your dominant index finger, just like where you would traditionally wear a watch.
It is best to rest your hands on the dominant side of your face. If you are right-handed, place your hands on your right cheek.
