To sign 'vain', form both hands into 'V' handshapes and hold them near your shoulders with your palms facing inward. Bring both hands down and inward simultaneously so the tips of your 'V' fingers point directly at your chest. Use a slightly arrogant facial expression to match the meaning of the word.
Point to the person to sign 'he', use the sign for 'vain' with an exaggerated facial expression, and then sign 'look' or 'appearance'.
Sign 'try', 'not', and then 'vain', keeping your facial expression serious to convey the advice.
Point to the person for 'she', then sign 'vain' while nodding and using an intense facial expression to show 'very'.
Point to the person to sign 'he', use the sign for 'vain' with an exaggerated facial expression, and then sign 'look' or 'appearance'.
Sign 'try', 'not', and then 'vain', keeping your facial expression serious to convey the advice.
Point to the person for 'she', then sign 'vain' while nodding and using an intense facial expression to show 'very'.
Yes! This sign is commonly used for both 'vain' and 'conceited', as both words describe someone who is overly focused on themselves or arrogant.
No, your fingers do not need to make contact with your chest. Simply pointing the 'V' handshapes inward toward your body is enough to clearly communicate the sign.
While you might occasionally see it signed with one hand in very casual, fast-paced conversation, it is standard and much clearer to use both hands, especially for beginners.
