The sign for "summer" changes from a "1" hand into an "x" hand as you pull the hand across your forehead.
Think of "wiping the sweat from your brow."
SUMMER:
Sample sentence: What time do you wake up during summer vacation?
0:00 / 0:00
Notes:Some people do this sign with a "v" handshape instead of the "index" finger handshape shown below. I see no reason to do it with a "v" handshape. That version is non-standard and not recommended. Just stick with the index finger.
A lot of students confuse the sign for "summer" with the sign for "black." The sign for "black" doesn't change into an "x." Also, the palm orientation of the sign for "black" tends to be palm back and somewhat down, whereas the palm orientation of summer is palm down and somewhat left (if you are right handed).
See: BLACK
Notes:
Where this sign is taught:
Taught in Lesson 14.Reviewed in lessons: 16, 24
Practice sentences using this sign:
SUMMER [body-shift-"or"]-OR WINTER, YOU LIKE BETTER WHICH? (Which do you like better, summer or winter?)SUMMER VACATION, YOU WAKE UP what-TIME? (What time do you wake up during summer vacation?)
SUMMER VACATION, YOU GO-TO-BED what-TIME? (What time do you go to bed during summer vacation?)
SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN, YOU LIKE BEST WHICH? (Which do you like best, spring, summer, or fall?)
DURING SUMMER VACATION YOU STUDY?