VOCAB LIST "GETTING STARTED": dates

TODAY:
The meaning of this sign depends on what the other person asked.
For example, if the other person asks you what time is the meeting?  If you respond "NOW+NOW" it would mean "right now" or currently.
If someone asks you what day the party is, you can respond by signing "NOW + NOW" to mean "today."
Thus sometimes the double "NOW" can interpreted to mean "today."
 

MONDAY:

TUESDAY:

The sign for "Tuesday" circles a "T" handshape in the air.

WEDNESDAY:

The sign for "Wednesday" circles a "W" handshape in the air.

THURSDAY:

The sign for "Thursday" circles an "H."  (The "H" often tends to be pointing somewhat upward, almost like a backward "U.")

FRIDAY:

The sign for "Friday" circles an "F" hand in the air.
This sign can also be done with the palm facing outward.

Friday:

SATURDAY:

The sign for "Saturday" circles an "S."
Note: The orientation can be palm forward, or "palm up" (the hand is still in a fist shape, but if it were open the palm would be facing up).  Most native signers tend to do it "palm up" because it is easier on the wrist.


SUNDAY:

Hold your hands up about head high and then move your right hand in a clockwise circle and your left hand in a counterclockwise circle as if you were washing a window with both hands:

 

HOUR:

The sign for "hour" represents the movement of the "minute hand" of a clock going around one-time. Assuming you are right handed: The right hand is the "minute" hand. The left hand is the face of the clock.  

MINUTE:

The sign for "minute" also can be used to mean "second" (depending on context).

The sign minute is generally done on the palm.  You "tick" the right "index finger" handshape forward as if it were the minute hand on a clock.  Although the finger does move, the  movement is from the wrist, not the finger. Note: This sign can also mean "moment," or "a second."

MONTH:

The sign for "month" is made by pointing upward with the index finger of your non-dominant hand. If you are right handed, the palm of the left hand should face right. The palm of the right hand should face back.  Trace the right index finger from the top to the bottom of the left index finger. 

WEEK: 

WEEKEND: (week + end)

YESTERDAY: