LATE: The American Sign Language (ASL) sign for "late"
The sign "late" is generally done in one quick motion, but a double motion is
also quite common.
I use the single quick motion if I'm being matter of fact or accusatory.
LATE:
NOT-YET:
This sign is similar to "LATE" except
"not-yet" uses a small negative headshake and covers the lower teeth
with the tongue. Yes you have to use your tongue in this sign or you are
doing it wrong. That is another reason why it is not possible to speak
and sign ASL at the same time.
LATER (version)
There are a couple versions of "later." This one is sort of like a clock.
The other one does the sign "future" using an "L" handshape.
LATER
Question: How would you sign the
concept of late as in "late in the day" like "its getting late"-woukd that be
the same sign as used in "you're late"?
Response:
Quite a few of us tend to spell "late" when used for the various meanings other
than "past a deadline." However some signers use the "late" sign more liberally
than others. "Late in the day" is somewhat idiomatic to English. Instead we
would just choose signs that reflect what we mean:
EVENING
NIGHT
SUNSET
fingerspell: LATE
7PM
NEAR CLOSE TIME
RUN-OUT-OF TIME
...and so forth.
Notes: See: HURRY
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