To sign 'used', start by making a closed fist with your non-dominant hand, palm facing down. Form a 'U' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your index and middle fingers and keeping them tightly together. Place the heel or base of your dominant 'U' hand on the back of your non-dominant wrist, and move it in a small circular motion.
Sign 'I', 'BUY', 'USED', and then 'CAR'. The sign 'used' functions perfectly here as an adjective to describe the condition of the vehicle you purchased.
The sign for 'used' is the same as the verb 'use'. Sign 'I', 'USE', 'YOUR', 'PEN', while raising your eyebrows to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'THIS', 'BOOK', 'USED', 'MUCH'. You can emphasize the sign for 'used' by making the circular motion slightly larger or repeating it to show that the object has seen a lot of wear.
Sign 'I', 'BUY', 'USED', and then 'CAR'. The sign 'used' functions perfectly here as an adjective to describe the condition of the vehicle you purchased.
The sign for 'used' is the same as the verb 'use'. Sign 'I', 'USE', 'YOUR', 'PEN', while raising your eyebrows to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'THIS', 'BOOK', 'USED', 'MUCH'. You can emphasize the sign for 'used' by making the circular motion slightly larger or repeating it to show that the object has seen a lot of wear.
Yes! In ASL, the verb 'use' and the adjective 'used' (like a used car or used clothing) share the exact same sign. The context of your sentence will make it clear to the person you are signing with.
For the English phrase 'used to' meaning a past habit, you should not use this sign. Instead, use the ASL sign for 'PAST' (tossing a flat hand backward over your shoulder) to indicate that the action happened previously.
Generally, the dominant hand makes a small clockwise circle (from the signer's perspective) on the back of the non-dominant hand. However, as long as you have a clear 'U' handshape rubbing in a small circle, it will be easily understood.
