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🤟 How to sign
To sign "AUTUMN" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your non-dominant arm as a tree branch while your dominant hand mimics leaves falling down in a gentle, swaying motion.
📖 Word definition
The season between summer and winter when leaves fall and temperatures begin to cool; also known as fall.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Non-dominant arm extended horizontally; dominant hand in "5" handshape with fingers slightly curved.
- Starting Position: Non-dominant arm held out like a tree branch; dominant hand positioned above the arm.
- Movement: Dominant hand gently falls downward while fingers flutter and sway.
- Path: Downward motion with side-to-side swaying, mimicking falling leaves.
- Hand Orientation: Dominant hand palm faces down, fingers pointing downward as they flutter.
- Facial Expression: Peaceful and contemplative, reflecting the gentle nature of autumn.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Too fast movement: Use slow, gentle motion like real falling leaves.
❌ Rigid fingers: Let fingers flutter naturally, not stiff.
❌ Wrong direction: Hand must fall downward, not sideways.
❌ Missing tree branch: Always use non-dominant arm as the branch reference.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I love autumn weather."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "autumn" (leaves falling motion) → sign "weather" (W hands alternating up and down).
"Autumn leaves are beautiful."
How to sign: Sign "autumn" → sign "leaves" (5 hand on non-dominant arm, wiggle fingers) → sign "beautiful" (5 hand circles face, closes to flat O).
"School starts in autumn."
How to sign: Sign "school" (clap hands twice) → sign "start" (index finger turns between fingers) → sign "autumn" (falling leaves motion).