How to sign quiet in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin by having your dominant hand in a "1" handshape touching your mouth. Then, bring it down and change it to a "B" handshape with your non-dominant hand in a "B" handshape as well. Your palm should be slightly angled to the ground as you move them at a diagonal angle away from each other.

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Sequential Breakdown of quiet

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of quiet

End of Sign

Final Frame of quiet

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for quiet
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for quiet
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Silent or motionless

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of your mouth with dominant hand touching your mouth and you non-dominant hand in front of your dominant hand.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of quiet

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of quiet

End of Sign

Final Frame of quiet

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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