3@SideSternumhigh-PalmUp CirclesHoriz

American Sign Language Alternative forms in various locations This sign can be made in various locations, depending on the locations of the referents. For example, the sign can be made far to the right to indicate that the three people are far to the right of the signer. in circles of various sizes This sign can be made with circles of various sizes to indicate the distance between the three people. Small circles indicate that the people are near each other, while large circles indicate that they are far from each other. Etymology The ASL "3" handshape represents the three referents. Compare ase 2@SideSternumhigh-PalmUp CirclesHoriz the two of us, ase 4@SideSternumhigh-PalmUp CirclesHoriz the four of them/you, etc. Production one 3 on the same side of the signer as the referents PalmUp Move the hand in repeated horizontal circles. The size of the circles indicates the distance the referents are from each other. Hold the hand still briefly. Pronoun ase pronoun THE-THREE-OF, THE-THREE-OF-THEM the three of them; the three of you; they three; you three; you, he, and she; you, him, and her; you and the two of them Related terms ase 1@Side-PalmDown you, him, her, it ase 𝠎𝪁𝧿𝤱 the two of us ase 2@SideSternumhigh-PalmUp CirclesHoriz the two of them/you ase 4@SideSternumhigh-PalmUp CirclesHoriz the four of them/you ase 5@SideSternumhigh-PalmUp CirclesHoriz the five of them/you