How to sign time in American Sign Language
Sign #1 (1 of 4)
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Duration or period
Sign Instructions:
With your dominant hand in a "T" handshape, move it in a circle in front of the palm of your non-dominant hand and then place your dominant hand against the palm of your non-dominant hand.
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Sign #2 (2 of 4)
Definition:
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Sign Instructions:
Press the tip of the index finger of your dominant hand against the back of your non-dominant hand 1 time.
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Sign #3 (3 of 4)
Definition:
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Sign Instructions:
Press the tip of the index finger of your dominant hand against the back of your non-dominant hand 2 times.
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Sign #4 (4 of 4)
Definition:
Moment/duration
Sign Instructions:
Press the tip of the index finger of your dominant hand against the back of your non-dominant hand 1 time, leaving your finger on your other hand at the end of the sign.
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