American Sign Language: "duty"


DUTY [legacy version]:

(On YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/4u2cu6oIYmM )


The sign for "duty" taps a "D" hand on the top of the non-dominant wrist.
 

Make sure you do the sign for DUTY with the non-dominant hand palm-down.


DUTY:



Note:
The reason I point out the importance of doing the sign for DUTY with the non-dominant hand "palm down" is because if the palm is up, it is a version of the sign for "DOCTOR").

Memory aid: A doctor's duty is to help people. (Sign: DOCTOR DUTY HELP PEOPLE).



DUTY-[version]-[not-recommended]:

(On YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/5LKzEJlnM5E )


DUTY [S-hand version]:

(On YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/7nqeE5Z04iA )


DUTY-[flat-hand-version]:

(On YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/EZj07NEY8I4 )


DUTY:

(On YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/ZULDqjaRkrM )


DUTY [flat-hand version]:

(On YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/thEjS6v2GPQ )


 
Notes:

 

Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 37.

Practice sentences using this sign:

DOCTOR DUTY WHAT?

Related signs:

AGAINST | ALLOW | CHEAT | COCHLEAR-IMPLANT | CONFLICT | DESTROY | F-I-X | INVESTIGATE