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🤟 How to sign
To sign "DRINKS" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "C" handshape positioned near your mouth, then tilt it back as if drinking from a cup, followed by adding the plural marker.
📖 Word definition
Plural form of drink; liquids that are consumed for nourishment, pleasure, or refreshment, such as water, juice, soda, or alcoholic beverages.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "C" handshape (curved fingers and thumb forming cup shape).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned near mouth level, palm facing toward you.
- Movement: Tilt hand back toward mouth as if drinking from a cup.
- Path: Small tilting motion, then add plural marker by repeating or moving slightly to the side.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces inward throughout the drinking motion.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly pleasant, as if enjoying a beverage.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "C" shape, not flat hand or fist.
❌ Too far from mouth: Keep hand close to mouth level for clarity.
❌ Forgetting plural: Add repetition or movement to show multiple drinks.
❌ Exaggerated tilt: Use subtle tilting motion, not dramatic head-back gesture.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I bought drinks for everyone."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "bought" (flat hand moves from palm to fingertips) → sign "drinks" (C hand tilts to mouth, repeat) → sign "for" → sign "everyone" (A hand circles around).
"Cold drinks taste better."
How to sign: Sign "cold" (S hands shake near shoulders) → sign "drinks" → sign "taste" (middle finger touches tongue) → sign "better" (flat hand moves up from other hand).
"We need more drinks."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point between self and others) → sign "need" (X finger moves down firmly) → sign "more" (fingertips tap together) → sign "drinks".