How to Sign "Week"

Take one hand in a "B" hand shape with the thumb extended and face the palm up. The other hand forms a "one" hand shape and (either palm up or down, both are acceptable) place the "one" near the heel of the palm and slide it off the end of the fingers of the flat "B" hand.

Examples Using "Week" in a Sentence

1

I have a test this week.

Sign 'test', then sign 'this', followed by the standard sign for 'week' where your 'one' hand smoothly slides across your flat 'B' hand.

2

She works five days a week.

Sign 'she', 'work', 'five', 'days', and then perform the sign for 'week' by sliding your index finger across your open palm to represent the row of days.

3

We went to the park last week.

Sign 'park', then for 'last week', perform the sign for 'week' by sliding your index finger across your palm, then immediately point backward over your shoulder to indicate the past.

How to Sign "Week"
Take one hand in a "B" hand shape with the thumb extended and face the palm up. The other hand forms a "one" hand shape and (either palm up or down, both are acceptable) place the "one" near the heel of the palm and slide it off the end of the fingers of the flat "B" hand.
Visual Logic(Etymology)
The sign for 'week' is highly visual and relates directly to how we read a printed calendar. Your flat base hand represents a calendar page, while your dominant index finger represents a single row of days. By sliding your finger across the palm, you are visually tracing that row from Sunday to Saturday, capturing the concept of a full week.
Signing Tips
To make your sign for 'week' look natural, keep your non-dominant 'B' hand steady and flat, acting as your base. Your dominant 'one' hand should glide smoothly from the heel of your palm all the way off the fingertips in one continuous motion. You can choose to have your dominant palm facing up or down—whichever feels more comfortable to you!
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is stopping the index finger in the middle of the palm instead of sliding it completely off the fingertips. Make sure to complete the full motion to clearly represent the entire week. Additionally, be careful not to curl the fingers of your base hand; keep it flat so your dominant hand has a clear surface to slide across.
Regional Variations
This sign is widely used and understood across the ASL community with minimal regional variation.
Examples Using "Week" in a Sentence
1

I have a test this week.

Sign 'test', then sign 'this', followed by the standard sign for 'week' where your 'one' hand smoothly slides across your flat 'B' hand.

2

She works five days a week.

Sign 'she', 'work', 'five', 'days', and then perform the sign for 'week' by sliding your index finger across your open palm to represent the row of days.

3

We went to the park last week.

Sign 'park', then for 'last week', perform the sign for 'week' by sliding your index finger across your palm, then immediately point backward over your shoulder to indicate the past.

Frequently Asked Questions
Does it matter if my dominant hand is palm up or palm down?

No, it doesn't matter! As the description notes, you can perform the sign with your 'one' hand facing palm up or palm down. Both variations are widely used and perfectly acceptable, so choose whichever feels most natural.

How do I sign 'two weeks' or 'three weeks'?

You can easily incorporate numbers into this sign! Instead of using a 'one' handshape, simply use a 'two' or 'three' handshape and slide those fingers across your flat base hand in the exact same motion.

Should my base hand be completely flat?

Yes, your non-dominant base hand should be in a flat 'B' handshape with the thumb extended. Keeping it flat and facing upward provides a clear, calendar-like surface for your dominant hand to slide across.

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