How to sign isolated in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Alone or separated

Sign Instructions:

With your pinkies pointing up and your palms oriented toward yourself, tap the pinkie side of your hands against each other 2 times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for isolated
Extend your pinky finger while curling in the rest of your fingers towards the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for isolated
Extend your pinky finger while curling in the rest of your fingers towards the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Separated from others

Sign Instructions:

With the pinkie of your dominant hand pointing up at the palm of your non-dominant hand, move your dominant hand in a circular motion a couple of times underneath your non-dominant hand.

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Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of isolated

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of isolated

End of Sign

Final Frame of isolated

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for isolated
Extend your pinky finger while curling in the rest of your fingers towards the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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