How to sign who in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of your face with your palm oriented to the side, your thumb against your chin, and your index finger pointing up. Then, curl your index finger slightly down a couple of times.

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Sequential Breakdown of who

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First Frame of who

End of Sign

Final Frame of who

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for who
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.
Dominant Handshape for who
Extend your thumb out and curl your index finger, with the other fingers curled into your palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of your face with your palm oriented to the side, your thumb against your chin, and your index finger pointing up. Then, bend your index finger down a couple of times.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of who

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of who

End of Sign

Final Frame of who

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for who
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

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