How to sign deaf in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Hearing inability

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in a "1" handshape touching the side of your chin. Then, end the sign by bringing your hand up and touching the tip of your index finger to your ear.

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Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of deaf

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of deaf

End of Sign

Final Frame of deaf

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for deaf
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the index finger of your dominant hand in a "1" handshape touching your ear. Then, move both hands in front of you, making a "B" handshape until your hands are touching on the index finger side of your hands.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of deaf

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of deaf

End of Sign

Final Frame of deaf

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for deaf
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for deaf
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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