How to sign last year in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand oriented backward and slightly above your shoulder. Then, bring your thumb and index fingers together a couple of times.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of last year

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of last year

End of Sign

Final Frame of last year

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for last year
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.
Dominant Handshape for last year
Touch your thumb to the tip of your index finger as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the pinkie side of your dominant hand on top of the thumb side of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand back to your shoulder, extending your index finger back as your hand moves.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of last year

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of last year

End of Sign

Final Frame of last year

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for last year
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for last year
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for last year
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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