How to sign half in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with you hand elevated in front of you in a "1" handshape. Then, move your hand down and change it to a "2" handshape.

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Sequential Breakdown of half

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of half

End of Sign

Final Frame of half

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for half
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for half
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the index finger of your dominant hand diagonally across the middle of the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Then, drag the index finger of your dominant hand across and past the other index finger.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of half

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of half

End of Sign

Final Frame of half

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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