ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "HOPE" in American Sign Language (ASL), touch your forehead with your index finger, then bring both hands up with bent fingers that open and close alternately, representing thoughts reaching upward with optimism.
📖 Word definition
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen; a feeling of trust or confidence in a positive outcome.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with index finger extended, then both hands in bent "5" handshapes.
- Starting Position: Touch forehead with dominant hand index finger, non-dominant hand at chest level.
- Movement: After touching forehead, raise both hands upward with alternating bending and straightening of fingers.
- Path: Upward movement from chest/head level, showing aspiration and reaching.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face upward during the finger movement, showing openness to possibilities.
- Facial Expression: Positive, optimistic expression with slight smile and raised eyebrows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Static hands: Fingers must move alternately, not stay still.
❌ Downward movement: Movement should be upward, showing positive direction.
❌ Wrong starting position: Must touch forehead first to show "thinking" component.
❌ Flat expression: Facial expression should reflect optimism and positivity.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I hope tomorrow is sunny."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "hope" (touch forehead, hands up with moving fingers) → sign "tomorrow" (A thumb on cheek, forward) → sign "sunny" (C hand above head, open to 5).
"We hope for peace."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point to self, arc to include others) → sign "hope" → sign "for" → sign "peace" (flat hands together, then separate and lower).
"Never lose hope."
How to sign: Sign "never" (flat hand waves side to side) → sign "lose" (flat hands close to fists, drop) → sign "hope" (emphasize upward movement for contrast).