The American Sign Language Phrase Book (24 page)

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Authors: Lou Fant,Barbara Bernstein Fant,Betty Miller

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My head aches.
 

I have a toothache.
 

I have a stomachache.
 

The sign PAIN may be placed anywhere on the body to denote that you are hurt or have a pain in that part of the body.

I need a dentist/doctor.
 

Do you have any aspirin?
 

Fingerspell ASPIRIN.

I've run out of medicine.
 

I have to buy some medicine.
 

I have to take pills.
 

You need to have an x-ray.
 

Fingerspell X-RAY.

It's time to take your temperature.
 

You have to have a shot.
 

The MUST sign may mean "need" or "should" and is done differently depending upon the meaning desired. If something is mandatory, then make one movement down. If something is optional but desirable, then make two gentle downward movements.

I feel better now.
 

I was in bed for two weeks.

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