Sign of the Day for Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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What is being signed (English Meaning)
BUY (as in "purchase")
Sign Type
ASL
Sign Description
Non-dominant hand in the open B handshape, palm facing upward. Dominant hand in the flat O handshape, palm facing upward. The dominant hand starts in the palm of the non-dominant hand and makes a small arcing movement forward.
Memory Aid
Think of taking the money in your hand and giving it to someone.
This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
Examples of Usage
English Sentence
I need to buy new comfortable shoes before I go to Disney World.
ASL Gloss
NEW COMFORTABLE SHOES NEED BUY I WHY? DISNEY WORLD GO‑TO WILL I.
English Sentence
I wanted to buy a ticket for the game but they had none left.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I just bought a new shirt.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I need to buy a new car soon.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
My son is not happy, I bought the wrong cereal.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
Do you want to walk to the store to buy ice cream?
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I just bought a blueberry candle.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I bought a new camera before my vacation.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I need to measure the room before I buy carpet.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I bought my kids new pajamas for Christmas.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I buy colorful paper clips.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
The best time of year to buy peaches is during the summer.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I just bought a new plaid shirt.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
Simple recipes are the best because you don't have to buy many ingredients.
ASL Gloss
SIMPLE R‑E‑C‑I‑P‑E BEST WHY? MANY INGREDIENTS NOT HAVE‑TO BUY.
English Sentence
I'm excited I bought a new bike.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I need to go to the post office and buy more stamps.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
My grandmother bought me new underwear for Christmas.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I bought a new bikini for spring break.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
There is no way I'm buying that bag. It costs an arm and a leg!
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
I bought bananas two days ago and now they are no good.
ASL Gloss
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