To sign "sick," hold modified five hands (with the middle finger bent at the large knuckle) a few inches from the forehead and stomach. Then bring both hands inward to contact the body.
SICK:
SICK-[disease, illness]
Sample sentence: "If your dog is sick will you bring it to the vet?"
SUPPOSE YOUR DOG SICK, YOU CARRY VET?
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See: "LAID-OUT" ("really ill" / bedridden / wasted)
Notes:
Where this sign is taught:
Taught in Lesson 14.Reviewed in lessons: 30
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?)WORK YOU? SICK DAY VACATION YOU CAN HOW-MANY? (Do you work? How many days of sick-leave do you get?)
SUPPOSE SICK, YOU THINK GO-TO-BED HELP? (Do you think bed rest will help when you are sick?)
FEEL SICK YOU? (Do you feel sick?)
SUPPOSE YOUR DOG SICK, YOU CARRY VET? (If your dog gets sick do you take it to the veterinarian?)