American Sign Language: "habit"


The sign for "habit" sort of reminds me of the idea of being "chained" or "bound" to a particular activity.
This sign can mean "accustomed to" or "used to." The sign moves straight down.

HABIT:


Memory hint: The activities you are "handcuffed to."

Sample sentence: "Do you have any habits?" = HABIT ANY YOU?


 


There is a version of this sign that I label as "ACCUSTOMED- to." It starts with an open dominant hand which changes into a "closed" hand.  Lots of people use this sign to mean "habit."

HABIT / accustomed-to:



Note:

You may see this sign done with a "T" on the dominant hand, if so, it means: "tradition."

Also of possible interest:  HABIT-[religious_garment]
 



 
Notes:

 

Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 12.
Reviewed in lessons: 43

Practice sentences using this sign:

HABIT ANY YOU? (Do you have any habits?)
CHRISTMAS HABIT-[tradition] YOU HAVE?

Related signs:

1/2-HOUR | AFTERNOON | DAY | EQUAL | EVERY-DAY | Every-MORNING | FRIDAY | MINUTE