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🤟 How to sign
To sign "SODA" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand to make a "5" handshape, then insert your index finger into the circle made by your non-dominant hand, representing opening a soda bottle or can.
📖 Word definition
A sweet carbonated drink, typically flavored and served chilled; also known as soft drink or pop.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Non-dominant hand in "O" shape, dominant hand in "5" handshape changing to index finger point.
- Starting Position: Non-dominant hand forms circle at chest level, dominant hand positioned above.
- Movement: Insert dominant hand's index finger down into the "O" circle, then pull up quickly.
- Path: Straight down insertion followed by upward pulling motion.
- Hand Orientation: Non-dominant palm faces up, dominant finger points down then up.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly pleased expression, as if enjoying a refreshing drink.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use clear "O" circle, not loose fist or "C" shape.
❌ No pulling motion: Must include the upward pull after insertion to show opening action.
❌ Too slow movement: The pull should be quick and decisive like opening a bottle.
❌ Wrong finger: Use index finger only, not multiple fingers or thumb.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I want a cold soda."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "want" (claw hands pull toward body) → sign "cold" (fists shake near shoulders) → sign "soda" (finger in O circle motion).
"The soda is fizzy."
How to sign: Sign "soda" (finger in O circle) → sign "fizzy" (wiggling fingers moving up from flat hand to show bubbles rising).
"Please buy soda for the party."
How to sign: Sign "please" (flat hand circles on chest) → sign "buy" (flat hand on palm, lift up) → sign "soda" → sign "party" (P hands swing side to side).