To sign "vegan", you simply fingerspell the word V-E-G-A-N. Hold your dominant hand at about shoulder height with your palm facing outward. Form the letter 'V', transition smoothly into 'E', then 'G', 'A', and finally 'N'. Keep your hand steady in one place as you spell the letters to ensure clarity.
Sign 'HAVE', fingerspell V-E-G-A-N, and sign 'CHOICE', raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'EAT', fingerspell V-E-G-A-N, and sign 'FOOD'.
Sign 'PAST YEAR', point to the person, sign 'BECOME', and fingerspell V-E-G-A-N.
Sign 'HAVE', fingerspell V-E-G-A-N, and sign 'CHOICE', raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'EAT', fingerspell V-E-G-A-N, and sign 'FOOD'.
Sign 'PAST YEAR', point to the person, sign 'BECOME', and fingerspell V-E-G-A-N.
No, there is no universally accepted single sign for 'vegan' in ASL. Fingerspelling V-E-G-A-N is the standard and most widely understood method.
It is best not to. The sign for 'vegetarian' (using a 'V' handshape near the mouth) implies a different diet. Fingerspelling 'vegan' ensures your exact meaning is clear.
No, you should keep your hand steady in one location. Bouncing your hand between letters makes the word difficult for others to read.
