To sign **twins**, form a 'V' (or number '2') handshape with your dominant hand by extending your index and middle fingers while keeping the others tucked away. Place the index-finger side of your hand against one side of your chin. Then, lift your hand slightly and tap the other side of your chin. This simple movement uses the number two to represent a pair of siblings. You can start on either side, but most signers begin on the side opposite their dominant hand.
Sign 'twins' at the end of the sentence to emphasize the exciting news about the two babies.
Point to the boys, sign 'twins,' and raise your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Point to yourself, then sign 'twins' to share this fun fact about your family.
Sign 'twins' at the end of the sentence to emphasize the exciting news about the two babies.
Point to the boys, sign 'twins,' and raise your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Point to yourself, then sign 'twins' to share this fun fact about your family.
Yes! Most signers naturally start on the side of the chin opposite their dominant hand (for example, a right-handed signer starting on the left side) and then move to the dominant side. However, starting on either side is perfectly acceptable and will be understood.
They share the exact same location and movement pattern (tapping both sides of the chin), but they use different handshapes. 'Restaurant' uses an 'R' handshape, while 'twins' uses a 'V' or '2' handshape to represent two people.
To sign 'triplets,' you use the exact same location and movement on the chin, but you change your handshape to a '3' (with your thumb, index, and middle fingers extended) to visually represent three babies instead of two.
