ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "HONOR" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in an "H" handshape starting at your forehead and moving forward and down in a respectful bowing motion, representing giving respect and recognition.
📖 Word definition
High respect; great esteem; to regard or treat with admiration and respect; to fulfill an obligation or keep an agreement.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "H" handshape (index and middle fingers extended and together, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned at your forehead, fingertips touching the forehead area.
- Movement: Move hand forward and slightly downward in a smooth arc motion.
- Path: Create a respectful bowing gesture from forehead outward.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces down, fingers point forward throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Serious and respectful expression, showing reverence.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "H" shape, not flat hand or other letters.
❌ Starting too low: Begin at forehead level, not at eye or nose level.
❌ Too quick movement: Move slowly and deliberately to show respect.
❌ Wrong direction: Move forward and down, not sideways or straight down.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I honor my parents."
How to sign: Point to yourself (index finger to chest) → sign "honor" (H hand from forehead forward) → sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "parents" (P hand at forehead, then at chin).
"Honor the flag."
How to sign: Sign "honor" (H hand from forehead forward) → sign "the" (T hand) → sign "flag" (wave hand back and forth like flag waving).
"She received great honor."
How to sign: Point to her/sign "she" → sign "receive" (cupped hands pull toward body) → sign "great" (G hands move apart) → sign "honor" (H hand from forehead forward).