How to sign content in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Satisfied feeling

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands near your chest with your dominant hand above your non-dominant hand. Both palms should be oriented downward. Move both hands back and rest them against your chest.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for content
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for content
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand on top of the index finger side of your non-dominant hand with your thumb and index fingers grabbing onto your other hand. Then, move your hands slightly forward a couple of times.

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Beginning of Sign

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for content
Touch your thumb to the index finger, creating a circle, with the other fingers extended straight up.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for content
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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