10 sign language words you need to know
Word:
For this sign, you will hold your non-dominant index finger up, then curl your dominant index finger and thumb and meet them.
This:
Take for example, the word “this” : you can sign this word by holding out your non-dominant palm and placing your dominant index finger in the centre of it.
More:
To request “more” in ASL, curl your fingers until they meet your thumb on each hand, and then tap them together.
Time: To sign “time”, hold your non-dominant fist out and use your dominant index finger to gesture to your wrist, exactly where a watch would be worn.
Deaf: If you would like to inform others that you or someone you are with is Deaf.
Thank you: The ASL word for “thank you” is an easy one, meaning you have no excuse to be impolite.
Go: To say “go”, hold your index fingers pointing upwards, and then “throw” them down into a pointing motion.
Goodbye: To say “goodbye” in ASL, start with your hand just under your lips, with your palm facing your mouth. Then extend your hand out in a small and friendly wave.
Stop: To say “stop”, hold your non-dominant hand out palm up, and hold your dominant straight across your open palm.
Okay: Just as many English speakers will choose to shorten the word “okay” to O.K., you can sign the word by the individual letters as well.