To sign "you are," you will actually just use the sign for "you," because ASL typically drops "to be" verbs like "am," "is," and "are." Form your dominant hand into a "1" handshape by extending your index finger while keeping your other fingers curled. Point your index finger directly forward at the person you are talking to.
Sign 'YOU' by pointing forward, then sign 'MY' by placing your flat hand on your chest, and finish with 'FRIEND' by hooking your index fingers together twice.
Point directly at the person to sign 'YOU,' then sign 'LEARN' by pulling information from your non-dominant palm to your forehead, followed by fingerspelling 'A-S-L'.
In ASL, you can sign 'YOU HUNGRY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question. Point forward for 'YOU,' then sign 'HUNGRY' by moving a 'C' handshape down your chest.
Sign 'YOU' by pointing forward, then sign 'MY' by placing your flat hand on your chest, and finish with 'FRIEND' by hooking your index fingers together twice.
Point directly at the person to sign 'YOU,' then sign 'LEARN' by pulling information from your non-dominant palm to your forehead, followed by fingerspelling 'A-S-L'.
In ASL, you can sign 'YOU HUNGRY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question. Point forward for 'YOU,' then sign 'HUNGRY' by moving a 'C' handshape down your chest.
ASL has its own distinct grammar and syntax, separate from English. It does not use "to be" verbs (am, is, are, was, were). Instead, the language relies on context, pronouns, and facial expressions to convey the state of being.
It all depends on the context of your sentence! If you sign "YOU HAPPY," the context naturally translates to "You are happy" in English. The meaning is understood seamlessly by the person you are conversing with.
No, using a flat hand pointing toward the person changes the meaning entirely. A flat hand means "your" (possessive), while the extended index finger means "you" or "you are."
