ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "FUN" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "U" handshape and brush it down the bridge of your nose twice, representing the enjoyment and pleasure of having fun.
📖 Word definition
Enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure; an activity that provides entertainment or enjoyment.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "U" handshape (index and middle fingers extended and curved, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned at the top of the nose bridge, near the forehead.
- Movement: Brush the "U" handshape down the bridge of the nose twice in quick succession.
- Path: Straight downward motion along the nose bridge, then repeat immediately.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward your face, fingertips pointing downward during the movement.
- Facial Expression: Happy, smiling expression to match the positive meaning of the word.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "U" shape, not "V" or other handshapes.
❌ Single motion: Brush down twice, not just once.
❌ Wrong location: Sign on nose bridge, not on cheek or forehead.
❌ Too slow: Make quick, bouncy movements to show energy and excitement.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"The party was fun."
How to sign: Sign "party" (P hands shake at sides) → sign "was" (W hand moves back to S) → sign "fun" (U hand brushes down nose twice).
"We had fun swimming."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point to self then sweep to include others) → sign "had" (bent hands touch chest) → sign "fun" → sign "swimming" (arms make swimming strokes).
"That game is fun."
How to sign: Sign "that" (point to object) → sign "game" (A hands knock knuckles together) → sign "is" (I hand moves forward) → sign "fun".