ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "HAPPY EMOTIONS" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands with open palms brushing upward on your chest in circular motions, representing joy and positive feelings radiating from within.
📖 Word definition
Positive feelings of joy, contentment, pleasure, and emotional well-being that create a sense of satisfaction and delight.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in open "5" handshape with fingers slightly curved and relaxed.
- Starting Position: Hands placed flat against your chest, one above the other.
- Movement: Brush both hands upward and outward in alternating circular motions.
- Path: Create smooth, flowing circles that radiate outward from your chest.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face your body throughout the movement, fingers pointing upward.
- Facial Expression: Bright, genuine smile with raised eyebrows showing joy and enthusiasm.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Flat movement: Use circular motions, not just straight up and down.
❌ Wrong location: Keep hands on chest area, not stomach or shoulders.
❌ Stiff hands: Keep fingers relaxed and slightly curved, not rigid.
❌ No facial expression: Must show genuine happiness with bright smile and engaged eyes.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I feel happy emotions today."
How to sign: Point to yourself ("I") → sign "feel" (middle finger touches chest) → sign "happy emotions" (circular chest brushing) → sign "today" (Y hands move down twice).
"Children show happy emotions when playing."
How to sign: Sign "children" (pat air at child height) → sign "show" (index finger moves from palm outward) → sign "happy emotions" → sign "when" → sign "play" (Y hands shake back and forth).
"Music creates happy emotions."
How to sign: Sign "music" (hand waves over opposite arm like conducting) → sign "create" (index fingers form and separate) → sign "happy emotions" (upward circular chest motions).