ASL: Emotions & Weather Signs

How do you sign the emotion 'HAPPY' in ASL?

Use flat hands (B-handshape) with palms facing your chest; move them in an upward circular motion, often repeating the movement.

Describe the ASL sign for 'SAD'.

Place both open 5-hands in front of your face, palms inward, and move them slowly downward while drooping your facial expression.

What is the sign for the weather condition 'COLD'?

Form both hands into S-handshapes (fists), bring your elbows in, and shake your hands as if you are shivering.

How do you sign 'RAIN' in ASL?

Start with both 5-hands (palms down, fingers slightly clawed) at head level and move them down repeatedly in a rhythmic motion.

Describe the sign for 'HOT' (weather/temperature).

Place a 'C' handshape (clawed) over your mouth, then quickly turn the palm outward and move the hand away from your face.

How do you sign 'LOVE' in ASL?

Cross both arms over your chest with hands in S-handshapes (fists), palms facing your body.

What is the ASL sign for 'ANGRY'?

Use a clawed 5-handshape starting near the upper chest or stomach and move it forcefully upward toward the face with a stern expression.

How do you sign the emotion 'EXCITED'?

Use both hands with the middle fingers extended and touching the chest (25 handshape); move them in alternating upward circular motions.

Describe the sign for 'SCARED'.

Start with both 5-hands at the sides of the chest, then move them quickly toward the center so they overlap, using a startled facial expression.

How do you sign 'TIRED' in ASL?

Place the fingertips of both bent hands on your chest, then let your hands and shoulders slump downward simultaneously.