ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "BELIEVE" in American Sign Language (ASL), start with your index finger touching your forehead (representing thought), then bring both hands down to clasp together in front of your chest, showing faith and conviction.
📖 Word definition
To accept something as true; to have confidence in the truth, existence, or reliability of something; to have faith or trust.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with index finger extended, then transition to both hands in loose fist or cupped shape.
- Starting Position: Dominant hand index finger touches center of forehead.
- Movement: Bring index finger down from forehead, then clasp both hands together at chest level.
- Path: Smooth downward motion from head to heart area, then hands come together.
- Hand Orientation: Index finger points to forehead, then hands face each other when clasping.
- Facial Expression: Sincere and confident expression, showing conviction and faith.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Skipping forehead touch: Always start with finger touching forehead to show "thinking."
❌ Wrong hand position: Hands must clasp together, not just touch fingertips.
❌ Too quick transition: Show clear two-part motion from head to heart.
❌ Weak facial expression: Show genuine conviction and sincerity in your face.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I believe in you."
How to sign: Point to yourself with index finger → sign "believe" (forehead to clasped hands) → point to the person you're addressing.
"Do you believe in God?"
How to sign: Point to person → sign "believe" → sign "God" (G hand moves upward from forehead) → raise eyebrows for question.
"She believes the story."
How to sign: Point to third person location → sign "believe" → sign "story" (open hands alternating like pages of a book).