ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "ASK" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "1" handshape (index finger extended) and bend it forward at the knuckle while pointing toward the person you're asking.
📖 Word definition
To request information, help, or action from someone; to pose a question or make an inquiry.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "1" handshape (index finger extended, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned in front of your body, index finger pointing upward.
- Movement: Bend the index finger forward at the knuckle in a hooking motion.
- Path: Finger curves downward and slightly toward the person being asked.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces sideways, finger initially points up then hooks forward.
- Facial Expression: Questioning expression with raised eyebrows and direct eye contact.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use index finger only, not multiple fingers or flat hand.
❌ No bending motion: Must hook the finger forward, not just point straight.
❌ Wrong direction: Point toward the person you're asking, not away.
❌ Missing facial expression: Include questioning eyebrows and eye contact.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I ask my teacher."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to yourself) → sign "ask" (hook index finger toward teacher) → sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "teacher" (fingerspell T-E-A-C-H-E-R or use teacher sign).
"Can I ask you?"
How to sign: Sign "can" (fists move down) → sign "I" (point to self) → sign "ask" (hook finger toward person) → sign "you" (point to person).
"She asked for help."
How to sign: Sign "she" (point to third person) → sign "ask" (hook finger in their direction) → sign "for" → sign "help" (A hand on flat palm, lift together).