ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "Know" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a flat handshape and tap your temple or forehead area, representing knowledge stored in the mind.
📖 Word definition
To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information; to have knowledge or understanding of something.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in flat handshape (all fingers extended and together).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned near the temple or forehead area.
- Movement: Tap the temple/forehead area once or twice with fingertips.
- Path: Direct contact with the head, no arc movement needed.
- Hand Orientation: Palm facing down, fingers pointing toward the head.
- Facial Expression: Confident expression showing certainty and understanding.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong location: Tap temple/forehead, not the side or back of head.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use flat hand, not pointing finger or fist.
❌ Too forceful: Gentle tap, don't hit your head hard.
❌ Multiple taps: One or two taps maximum, not repeated tapping.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I know the answer."
How to sign: Point to yourself ("I") → sign "know" (tap temple) → sign "answer" (index fingers point up, then down to palm).
"Do you know her?"
How to sign: Raise eyebrows for question → point to person ("you") → sign "know" → point in direction of "her".
"I don't know."
How to sign: Point to yourself ("I") → sign "know" (tap temple) → shake head and wave hand for "don't/not".