YEAR. Make the sign for WINTER, for this year add sign for NOW.
YELLOW. Make the sign for COLOR; then point to something Yellow.
YES (meaning: bowing the head and body). Hold right hand, back to right, in front of right breast, height of shoulder, index extended and pointing upwards, other fingers nearly closed, thumb resting on side of second finger; move the hand slightly to left and a little downwards, at same time closing index over thumb.
YESTERDAY. Make sign for NIGHT; then, still holding left hand in position, sweep the right upwards and to right in a semi-circle, until it is at same height as left hand, terminating with back of hand down.
YOU. Point right 1 hand at person addressed.
YOUR or YOURS. Point to person indicated and make sign for POSSESSION.