How to sign hello in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the side of your index finger against your forehead and then move your hand up and away from your head.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for hello
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Sign #2 (2 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Place your hand in front of you with your palm oriented away from yourself. Slightly move your hand from side to side a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for hello
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Sign #3 (3 of 3)

Definition:

Greeting action

Sign Instructions:

Alternate moving your hands away from your head a few times.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of hello

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of hello

End of Sign

Final Frame of hello

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for hello
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for hello
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

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