How to sign if in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Sign the letters "I" and "F".

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for if
Touch your thumb to the index finger, creating a circle, with the other fingers extended straight up.
Dominant Handshape for if
Extend your pinky finger while curling in the rest of your fingers towards the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your palm oriented toward yourself, tap the fingertip of your pinkie on your cheek a couple of times.

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Example Video

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Sequential Breakdown of if

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of if

End of Sign

Final Frame of if

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for if
Extend your pinky finger while curling in the rest of your fingers towards the palm.

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