S@Side-PalmBack CirclesHoriz
American Sign Language
editAlternative forms
edit- (regional variation, palm forward and vertical circles) 𝤃𝪜𝧥
Etymology
editFrom initial S of English Saturday, plus location, orientation, and movement matching other days of the week (e.g. M@Side-PalmBack CirclesHoriz (“Monday”)).
Production
edit- This one-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
- Posture the dominant hand in the “S” handshape about half an arm’s length in front of the shoulder, dominant palm facing back.
- Move the dominant hand in horizontal circles.
Adverb
editUpload png, jpg, or gif image. (ASL gloss: SATURDAY)
Derived terms
edit- S@SideNoseHigh-PalmBack S@SideTrunkhigh-PalmBack (“Saturdays; every Saturday”)
See also
edit- M@Side-PalmBack CirclesHoriz (“Monday”)
- T@Side-PalmBack CirclesHoriz (“Tuesday”)
- 6@Side-PalmBack CirclesHoriz (“Wednesday”)
- T@Side-PalmAcross H@Side-PalmBack CirclesHoriz (“Thursday”)
- 9@Side-PalmBack CirclesHoriz (“Friday”)
- 5@SideNoseHigh-PalmForward-5@SideNoseHigh-PalmForward RoundMidline-RoundMidline 5@SideChesthigh-PalmForward-5@SideChesthigh-PalmForward (“Sunday”)