"weekend" ASL American Sign Language

American Sign Language: "weekend" To sign "weekend" you use a combination of the signs "week" and "end." There are a couple of "right ways" to sign it. Some folks use both hands in "flat" handshapes. Some folks initialize it. Here is how I do it. I use a modified version of week by sliding my index finger across the top of my flat hand. Then I change the index finger into a flat hand and sign "END." WEEKEND: Here is another way to sign "WEEKEND" This one starts with a traditional sign for week then changes into end. Also see "week" Also see "week (advanced)" Also see: "next week" Also see: "end" Notes: In a message dated 9/19/2012 4:33:28 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rlevinger writes: Dr. Bill, I was signing with a deaf friend of mind (for practice, he needs as much practice as I do since he has had a cochlear implant since he was young) and I was signing the word "weekend" (like you teach) but he didn't know what I was talking about. He signed it as the letters "W" and "E" starting on the left side of his body (with a W) and moving his hand (his right hand) to the right side of his body (switching to an E). Is this excepted? ( I would assume so, since my friend is deaf). Thank you for your help. RL Dear RL, There are several common ways that you will see the sign "WEEKEND" done. While some people do include the letters "W" and "E" in their version of "WEEKEND" it would be non-standard to do the sign without using the base hand. (Unless perhaps if you are holding a sandwich or a drink.) If I'm understanding your description though I do believe I'm going to have to respectfully decline endorsing your friend's version. Perhaps it is a regional thing, but it isn't common in any of the regions I've been to, (and I've been to quite a few regions). I recommend you ask a few of the local Deaf natives how they sign WEEKEND and see if you can get feel for what is used by others in your region. If they all (or any of them actually) sign it the way your friend does do let me know. -- Dr. Bill Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore." Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT > You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™ Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "weekend"

To sign "weekend" you use a combination of the signs "week" and "end." There are a couple of "right ways" to sign it.
Some folks use both hands in "flat" handshapes. Some folks initialize it.

Here is how I do it. I use a modified version of week by sliding my index finger across the top of my flat hand. Then I change the index finger into a flat hand and sign "END."

WEEKEND:

Here is another way to sign "WEEKEND"
This one starts with a traditional sign for week then changes into end.

Also see "week"
Also see "week (advanced)"
Also see: "next week"
Also see: "end"

Notes:

In a message dated 9/19/2012 4:33:28 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rlevinger writes:

Dr. Bill,
I was signing with a deaf friend of mind (for practice, he needs as
much practice as I do since he has had a cochlear implant since he was
young) and I was signing the word "weekend" (like you teach) but he
didn't know what I was talking about. He signed it as the letters "W"
and "E" starting on the left side of his body (with a W) and moving
his hand (his right hand) to the right side of his body (switching to
an E). Is this excepted? ( I would assume so, since my friend is
deaf).

Thank you for your help.
RL

Dear RL,
There are several common ways that you will see the sign "WEEKEND" done.
While some people do include the letters "W" and "E" in their version of "WEEKEND" it would be non-standard to do the sign without using the base hand. (Unless perhaps if you are holding a sandwich or a drink.)
If I'm understanding your description though I do believe I'm going to have to respectfully decline endorsing your friend's version. Perhaps it is a regional thing, but it isn't common in any of the regions I've been to, (and I've been to quite a few regions).
I recommend you ask a few of the local Deaf natives how they sign WEEKEND and see if you can get feel for what is used by others in your region. If they all (or any of them actually) sign it the way your friend does do let me know.
-- Dr. Bill

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