ASL: Family & People Signs
ASL signs for family members, people, and personal descriptions.
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How do you sign 'MOTHER' in ASL?
Use an open '5' handshape with the thumb touching the chin.
How do you sign 'FATHER' in ASL?
Use an open '5' handshape with the thumb touching the forehead.
How do you sign 'BABY' in ASL?
Fold both arms across each other and rock them side to side as if cradling an infant.
How do you sign 'FRIEND' in ASL?
Hook the index fingers of both hands together, then reverse the position and hook them again.
How do you sign 'DEAF' in ASL?
Touch the index finger to the cheek near the ear, then move it to touch near the corner of the mouth.
How do you sign 'HEARING' (person) in ASL?
Hold the index finger horizontally in front of the mouth and move it in small forward circles.
How do you sign 'BROTHER' in ASL?
The dominant 'L' handshape moves from the forehead down to rest on top of the non-dominant 'L' handshape at chest level.
How do you sign 'SISTER' in ASL?
The dominant 'L' handshape moves from the chin down to rest on top of the non-dominant 'L' handshape at chest level.
How do you sign 'GRANDMOTHER' in ASL?
Use an open '5' handshape at the chin and bounce it forward away from the face twice.
How do you sign 'GRANDFATHER' in ASL?
Use an open '5' handshape at the forehead and bounce it forward away from the face twice.
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