ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "HATE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "8" handshapes starting at your chest, then flick your middle fingers forward while maintaining a strong, intense facial expression.
📖 Word definition
To feel intense or passionate dislike for someone or something; to detest or abhor.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "8" handshape (middle finger bent down, other fingers extended).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned at chest level, palms facing outward.
- Movement: Flick both middle fingers forward simultaneously in a sharp motion.
- Path: Quick, direct forward flick from chest outward.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face outward throughout the sign.
- Facial Expression: Intense, serious expression showing strong negative emotion.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "8" shape with bent middle finger, not pointing finger.
❌ Slow movement: Make sharp, quick flick motion, not slow push.
❌ Wrong starting position: Start at chest level, not at face or waist.
❌ Weak expression: Show strong emotion, not neutral or mild expression.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I hate broccoli."
How to sign: Point to yourself ("I") → sign "hate" (8 hands flick from chest) → fingerspell "B-R-O-C-C-O-L-I" or sign "green vegetable".
"She hates cold weather."
How to sign: Point to her ("she") → sign "hate" → sign "cold" (shiver with fists) → sign "weather" (W hands move side to side).
"They hate waiting in line."
How to sign: Point to them ("they") → sign "hate" → sign "wait" (wiggling fingers) → sign "line" (index fingers in row).