American Sign Language Vocabulary

Front

Sign for 'thank you' in ASL?

Back

Start with fingers near chin, move hand forward and down in a small arc.

Front

Sign 'hello' in ASL:

Back

Wave your hand in a small, circular motion.

Front

Sign for 'family' in ASL:

Back

Hold arms out, cross wrists, pull apart.

Front

Sign for 'friend' in ASL?

Back

Tap chest twice with 'Y' handshape.

Front

ASL sign for 'school': Form 'S' with dominant hand, tap temple twice.

Back

ASL sign for 'school' is 'S' tapping temple twice.

Front

Sign for 'eat' in ASL?

Back

Bringing fingers and thumb together to form a ball shape, then bringing hand to mouth as if putting food in.

Front

Sign for 'help' in ASL?

Back

Form a flat hand, place against forehead, then move forward.

Front

Sign for 'happy' in ASL:

Back

Smile, bring hands to chest, palms in, move in a circle.

Front

ASL sign for 'love'

Back

Crossing arms over chest and hugging yourself

Front

Sign 'home' in ASL

Back

Create the letter 'H' with both hands and bring them together in front of your body.