To sign 'totally', hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing down. Form a 'Y' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your thumb and pinky finger while keeping the other fingers curled. Bring your dominant hand down firmly so that the knuckles strike the back of your non-dominant hand.
Sign 'I', then use the sign for 'totally' with a firm, affirmative nod to emphasize your complete agreement, followed by 'agree' and 'you'.
Point to the object or person, sign 'totally' with an enthusiastic facial expression, and then sign 'awesome'.
Sign 'I', then 'totally' to emphasize the extent of your forgetfulness, followed by 'forgot' and 'meeting'.
Sign 'I', then use the sign for 'totally' with a firm, affirmative nod to emphasize your complete agreement, followed by 'agree' and 'you'.
Point to the object or person, sign 'totally' with an enthusiastic facial expression, and then sign 'awesome'.
Sign 'I', then 'totally' to emphasize the extent of your forgetfulness, followed by 'forgot' and 'meeting'.
Yes, this sign is often used for 'that', 'exactly', or 'spot on'. In ASL, a single sign can have multiple English translations depending on the context, the intensity of the movement, and your facial expression.
Facial expressions are crucial in ASL. For 'totally', your face should match the context. If you are totally agreeing, nod affirmatively. If you are totally shocked, show surprise on your face.
Yes, in many contexts, this sign can be used to mean 'completely' or 'absolutely', especially when confirming or agreeing with a statement. However, there is also a separate sign for 'complete' or 'finish' that might be more appropriate depending on the exact sentence.
