How to sign want in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented up. Then, move both hands toward yourself while curling in your fingers.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of want

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of want

End of Sign

Final Frame of want

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented up. Then, curl in the fingers of both hands a few times.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of want

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of want

End of Sign

Final Frame of want

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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