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🤟 How to sign
To sign "HURT" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands with index fingers extended, pointing toward each other and making quick jabbing motions that represent the sharp sensation of pain.
📖 Word definition
To cause physical pain or injury; to feel physical or emotional pain; to be damaged or harmed.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "1" handshape (index finger extended, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned in front of your body, index fingers pointing toward each other.
- Movement: Make quick, sharp jabbing motions with both index fingers toward each other.
- Path: Fingers move in short, repeated stabbing motions without actually touching.
- Hand Orientation: Index fingers point directly at each other throughout the sign.
- Facial Expression: Show pain or discomfort with slightly furrowed brow and tense expression.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Smooth movement: Use sharp, jabbing motions, not smooth flowing movements.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use index finger only, not open hands or fists.
❌ Fingers touching: Keep fingers pointing at each other but not touching.
❌ Neutral expression: Show pain in your facial expression to convey the meaning.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"My head hurts."
How to sign: Sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "head" (touch head with fingertips) → sign "hurt" (index fingers jabbing toward each other).
"Did you hurt your leg?"
How to sign: Sign "you" (point to person) → sign "hurt" → sign "your" (point to person) → sign "leg" (pat your leg).
"The fall hurt badly."
How to sign: Sign "fall" (V fingers fall from palm) → sign "hurt" → sign "bad" (fingers flick away from mouth) → sign "very" (V hands pull apart).