American Sign Language: "rain"


The fingertips represent droplets from the sky. 


RAIN:


 



Another version of rain.  The sideways motion would indicate somewhat of a wind is blowing.  If you use an intense facial expression it could mean "a driven rain."


 



Raining cats and dogs:
 

 



Sample sentence: "If it rains tomorrow, the game will be canceled."
= TOMORROW RAIN? GAME CANCEL.

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See: STORM



 
Notes:

 

Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 14.
Reviewed in lessons: 31, 33, 42, 44

Practice sentences using this sign:

SUPPOSE RAIN, CL:1-"GO OUT" PLAY, WILL SICK YOU? (If you play in the rain, will you get sick?)
RAIN COAT HAVE YOU?
TOMORROW RAIN? GAME CANCEL. (A rhetorical question followed by a statement. Suggested response: OH-I-SEE.)
YOU THINK TOMORROW RAIN?

Related signs:

AUTUMN | COLD | COOL | DEODORANT | ENJOY | FREEZE | GO-TO-BED | GROW