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🤟 How to sign
To sign "SUMMER" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "1" handshape (index finger extended) and wipe it across your forehead from one side to the other, representing wiping away sweat from the hot summer weather.
📖 Word definition
The warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn, characterized by long days, high temperatures, and outdoor activities.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "1" handshape (index finger extended, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Index finger touches one side of your forehead near the temple.
- Movement: Wipe the index finger across your forehead to the opposite side.
- Path: Smooth horizontal motion across the forehead area.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces down, finger maintains contact with forehead.
- Facial Expression: Slightly warm or relaxed expression, as if feeling summer heat.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong finger: Use index finger only, not multiple fingers or whole hand.
❌ Wrong location: Touch forehead, not cheek or other face areas.
❌ No contact: Finger must touch and wipe across forehead, not hover above.
❌ Wrong direction: Move horizontally across forehead, not up and down.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I love summer vacation."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "summer" (wipe finger across forehead) → sign "vacation" (thumbs tap chest repeatedly).
"Summer is very hot."
How to sign: Sign "summer" (wipe finger across forehead) → sign "very" (V hands pull apart) → sign "hot" (claw hand at mouth, twist away quickly).
"We swim every summer."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point to self and others) → sign "swim" (both hands make swimming motions) → sign "every" (A hand brushes down palm) → sign "summer" (wipe finger across forehead).