How to sign fish in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Aquatic animal

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the index finger of your non-dominant hand touching the wrist of your dominant hand. Have your dominant hand turned so that your thumb is facing up. Wiggle your hand a couple of times, mimicking the movement of a fish.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of fish

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of fish

End of Sign

Final Frame of fish

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for fish
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Aquatic animal

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand near your shoulder and your hand turned so that your thumb is facing up. Then move your hand away from you, while wiggling your hand, mimicking the movement of a fish through the water.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of fish

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of fish

End of Sign

Final Frame of fish

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for fish
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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