ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "GIRL" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand with thumb extended to trace along your jawline from your ear toward your chin, representing the traditional bonnet strings tied under a girl's chin.
📖 Word definition
A female child or young woman.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "A" handshape with thumb extended upward.
- Starting Position: Place thumb at the side of your jawline near your ear.
- Movement: Trace thumb along jawline moving toward your chin.
- Path: Follow the natural curve of your jaw from ear to chin area.
- Hand Orientation: Thumb stays in contact with jawline throughout movement.
- Facial Expression: Neutral expression, maintaining natural eye contact.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong hand position: Use thumb extended, not pointing finger.
❌ Wrong location: Trace jawline, not cheek or forehead.
❌ Too fast movement: Make smooth, deliberate motion along jaw.
❌ Not touching face: Thumb should maintain contact with jawline.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"The girl is happy."
How to sign: Sign "girl" (thumb traces jawline) → point to indicate "the" → sign "happy" (flat hands brush up chest with smile).
"My little girl loves books."
How to sign: Sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "little" (L hands close together) → sign "girl" → sign "love" (crossed arms hug chest) → sign "book" (palms open and close like book pages).
"The girl plays outside."
How to sign: Sign "girl" → sign "play" (Y hands shake back and forth) → sign "outside" (flat hand pulls out from cupped hand).