How to sign own in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Possess/ownership

Sign Instructions:

Sign the letters "O", "W", and "N".

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of own

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of own

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for own
Touch the tips of your thumb and pinky finger together, while extending the other fingers.
Dominant Handshape for own
Curl in all of your fingers except for your thumb into your palm. Place the thumb in between your middle and ring fingers.
Dominant Handshape for own
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the tip of your index finger.

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