How to sign now in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Present moment

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented up and slightly move your hands down a couple of times.

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Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of now

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of now

End of Sign

Final Frame of now

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for now
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for now
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented up. Then, move both of your hands down.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of now

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of now

End of Sign

Final Frame of now

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for now
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for now
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

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