To sign "tu", you simply fingerspell the letters "T" and "U". Start by forming the letter "T" by making a fist with your palm facing forward and tucking your thumb under your index finger. Then, smoothly transition to the letter "U" by extending your index and middle fingers straight up, keeping them pressed tightly together. Your thumb should rest across your curled ring and pinky fingers. Keep your hand steady and in one place as you switch between the two letters.
Fingerspell T-U to represent the abbreviation for a specific university, such as Towson, Tulane, or Tulsa.
Fingerspell T-U to represent the written abbreviation for Tuesday, though the formal ASL sign for Tuesday uses a circling 'T' handshape.
Fingerspell T-U to indicate the specific letters used in a logo, brand name, or acronym.
Fingerspell T-U to represent the abbreviation for a specific university, such as Towson, Tulane, or Tulsa.
Fingerspell T-U to represent the written abbreviation for Tuesday, though the formal ASL sign for Tuesday uses a circling 'T' handshape.
Fingerspell T-U to indicate the specific letters used in a logo, brand name, or acronym.
No, the standard ASL sign for Tuesday is made by holding a 'T' handshape and moving it in a small circle. You would only fingerspell 'T-U' if you were specifically referring to the written abbreviation.
No, you should keep your hand in a steady, fixed position. Moving or bouncing your hand between letters makes fingerspelling much harder for others to read.
In the ASL alphabet, the position of the thumb distinguishes several letters. Tucking it under the index finger forms a 'T', while placing it under the middle finger forms an 'N', and under the ring finger forms an 'M'.
