ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "BROTHER" in American Sign Language (ASL), first sign "BOY" by touching your forehead with your thumb, then bring both hands together in front of your chest with index fingers extended and touching, representing the family bond.
📖 Word definition
A male sibling; a son of the same parents as another person.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with "A" handshape (thumb up), then transition to "1" handshape (index finger extended) for both hands.
- Starting Position: Right hand at forehead for "BOY" component, then both hands at chest level.
- Movement: Touch forehead with thumb, then bring both index fingers together in front of chest.
- Path: Forehead touch followed by horizontal movement bringing hands together.
- Hand Orientation: Thumb touches forehead, then index fingers point toward each other and touch.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to warm expression, showing family connection.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong forehead position: Touch forehead with thumb, not whole hand.
❌ Missing BOY component: Must include the forehead touch first.
❌ Wrong finger contact: Index fingers should touch tip to tip, not side by side.
❌ Too far apart: Bring hands close together to show family bond.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"My brother is tall."
How to sign: Sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "brother" (forehead touch + index fingers together) → sign "tall" (index finger moves up from flat palm).
"I have two brothers."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "have" (hands to chest) → sign "two" (V handshape) → sign "brother" (plural by repeating slightly to the side).
"Brother plays basketball."
How to sign: Sign "brother" → sign "play" (Y hands shake) → sign "basketball" (hands mime shooting ball upward).