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American Sign Language: "happen" / "take place" / "occur" / "when"-(version) HAPPEN: Hold "index fingers" out in front of you, palms up. Then roll your hands over so they are both facing downward. Notes: Often this sign is used to mean the equivalent of the English phrase, "and then..." Note: If you do this sign with a "WH-Q" (furrowed eyebrows) facial expression, it can mean "What happened?!?" Also see: "What's up?" Further Reading: See Advanced discussion contrasting the signs "WHEN" and "HAPPEN" (Useful but not needed for "Level-1" students.) You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "happen" / "take place" / "occur" / "when"-(version)

HAPPEN: Hold "index fingers" out in front of you, palms up. Then roll your hands over so they are both facing downward.

Notes:

Often this sign is used to mean the equivalent of the English phrase, "and then..."
Note: If you do this sign with a "WH-Q" (furrowed eyebrows) facial expression, it can mean "What happened?!?"
Also see: "What's up?"

Further Reading:
See Advanced discussion contrasting the signs "WHEN" and "HAPPEN" (Useful but not needed for "Level-1" students.)

You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars