ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "LOOK" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "V" handshape with fingers pointing away from your eyes, then move the hand forward in the direction you want to indicate looking.
📖 Word definition
To direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction; to use one's eyes to see or observe.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "V" handshape (index and middle fingers extended, separated).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned near your eyes, with V-fingers pointing toward your face.
- Movement: Move hand forward and slightly outward from your face.
- Path: Straight directional movement indicating the direction of looking.
- Hand Orientation: V-fingers point away from eyes toward the target of attention.
- Facial Expression: Eyes follow the direction of the sign, showing focused attention.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "V" shape, not pointing with index finger only.
❌ Too close to face: Start near eyes but don't touch your face.
❌ No direction: Move hand toward what you're looking at, not just forward.
❌ Stiff movement: Use smooth, natural motion like your eyes following something.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Look at me."
How to sign: Sign "look" (V hand moves from eyes toward person) → point to yourself with index finger on chest.
"I look for my keys."
How to sign: Point to yourself → sign "look" (V hand moves in searching motion) → sign "for" → sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "keys" (index finger turns like a key).
"Look outside the window."
How to sign: Sign "look" (V hand points toward window) → sign "outside" (hand pulls out from enclosed space) → sign "window" (both hands form rectangle shape).