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🤟 How to sign
To sign "GOODNIGHT" in American Sign Language (ASL), first sign "GOOD" with your dominant hand in a flat handshape touching your chin, then moving forward and down to rest on your non-dominant palm. Then sign "NIGHT" by placing your dominant hand over your non-dominant arm which is held horizontally, representing the sun going down behind the horizon.
📖 Word definition
An expression used to wish someone a pleasant sleep or to bid farewell in the evening before going to bed.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Flat hand for "GOOD," then curved hand over flat arm for "NIGHT."
- Starting Position: Dominant hand touches chin for "GOOD," then moves to position above non-dominant horizontal arm.
- Movement: Forward and down motion for "GOOD," then downward arc over arm for "NIGHT."
- Path: Smooth transition from chin to palm, then arc motion over horizontal arm.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces down for "GOOD," curved hand faces down over arm for "NIGHT."
- Facial Expression: Warm, caring expression appropriate for bedtime wishes.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Skipping "GOOD": Sign both parts - "GOOD" then "NIGHT," not just "NIGHT" alone.
❌ Wrong arm position: Non-dominant arm must be horizontal for "NIGHT," not vertical.
❌ Too fast transition: Make clear distinction between "GOOD" and "NIGHT" components.
❌ Incorrect hand placement: Dominant hand must go over the arm, not under or beside it.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Goodnight, sleep well."
How to sign: Sign "goodnight" (good + night) → sign "sleep" (flat hand slides down face) → sign "well" (thumbs up or W handshape at chest).
"I'm going to bed, goodnight."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "go" (index fingers point and move forward) → sign "bed" (flat hand to cheek) → sign "goodnight".
"Goodnight mom and dad."
How to sign: Sign "goodnight" → sign "mom" (thumb to chin) → sign "and" (flat hand moves to side with fingers closing) → sign "dad" (thumb to forehead).