How to sign yourself in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of you with your palm vertically oriented to the side. Then, move your hand forward while also bending your wrist forward so that your thumb is pointing up.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of yourself

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of yourself

End of Sign

Final Frame of yourself

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for yourself
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your hand in front of you with your palm oriented to the side and your thumb pointing up, slightly move your hand forward a couple of times

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of yourself

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of yourself

End of Sign

Final Frame of yourself

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for yourself
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

About the Creator

Paul Kelly, a nationally certified sign language interpreter and the founder of strongasl.com, has dedicated his career to bridging communication gaps through sign language. As a CODA (child of deaf adult), with deep personal and professional roots in the deaf community, Paul brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to his work.

His experiences range from legal to entertainment interpreting, including teaching sign language to celebrities like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. His passion for innovation is evident in the AI-driven features of this dictionary, aiming to make sign language more accessible for all.

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