How to sign beg in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

With the index finger of your non-dominant hand touching the wrist of your dominant hand and your dominant hand oriented upwards, move your hand back towards yourself, curling in all of your fingers as you move.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for beg
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for beg
Extend all fingers with a slight curl, resembling the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for beg
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

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