To sign 'trying' (or 'try'), start with both hands in 'A' handshapes (fists with your thumbs resting against the side of your index fingers) in front of your chest, with your palms facing each other. Move both hands forward and slightly downward in a smooth arc. As you move your hands forward, your palms will naturally turn to face downward.
Sign 'I', then the sign for 'trying', followed by 'my' and 'best'. You can emphasize the sign for 'trying' to show your effort.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'trying', 'learn', and 'ASL'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly since this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'keep' (or 'continue'), then 'trying', followed by 'not' and 'give up'. You can repeat the 'trying' motion to emphasize continuous effort.
Sign 'I', then the sign for 'trying', followed by 'my' and 'best'. You can emphasize the sign for 'trying' to show your effort.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'trying', 'learn', and 'ASL'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly since this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'keep' (or 'continue'), then 'trying', followed by 'not' and 'give up'. You can repeat the 'trying' motion to emphasize continuous effort.
Yes! ASL does not use English suffixes like '-ing'. The sign for 'try' is used for 'trying' as well. If you want to emphasize that you are actively and continuously trying, you can repeat the movement.
Absolutely. This sign is commonly used to mean 'try', 'attempt', and 'effort'. The context of your sentence will make the exact English translation clear to the person you are signing with.
No, your hands should remain separate. Keep them a few inches apart in front of your chest as they move forward together in a synchronized motion.
