How to sign because in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your fingertips touching the side of your forehead, then moving your hand away and curling in your fingers as you move.

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Sequential Breakdown of because

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of because

End of Sign

Final Frame of because

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for because
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.
Dominant Handshape for because
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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Paul Kelly, a nationally certified sign language interpreter and the founder of strongasl.com, has dedicated his career to bridging communication gaps through sign language. As a CODA (child of deaf adult), with deep personal and professional roots in the deaf community, Paul brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to his work.

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