ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "LOSE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "F" handshapes starting together, then open to "5" handshapes while moving apart and downward, representing something slipping away or being lost.
📖 Word definition
To be deprived of or cease to have or retain something; to misplace or be unable to find something; to fail to win a game or competition.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands start in "F" handshape (thumb and index finger touching, other fingers extended), then open to "5" handshape (all fingers spread).
- Starting Position: Hands together at chest level, fingertips touching or nearly touching.
- Movement: Hands separate and move apart while opening from "F" to "5" handshapes.
- Path: Hands move outward and slightly downward in opposite directions.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face down throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Slightly disappointed or concerned expression, eyebrows slightly furrowed.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "F" to "5" transition, not other handshapes.
❌ Upward movement: Move hands apart and down, not up.
❌ No handshape change: Must transition from "F" to "5" during movement.
❌ Too slow: Movement should be quick and decisive, showing sudden loss.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I lose my keys often."
How to sign: Point to self "I" → sign "lose" (F to 5 hands apart) → sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "keys" (index finger turns like key) → sign "often" (bent hand taps palm repeatedly).
"Our team will lose the game."
How to sign: Sign "our" (curved hand sweeps from self to others) → sign "team" (T hands form circle) → sign "will" (flat hand moves forward) → sign "lose" → sign "game" (A hands knock together).
"Don't lose hope."
How to sign: Sign "don't" (A hand with thumb up shakes) → sign "lose" → sign "hope" (index finger touches forehead, then both hands move forward with bent fingers).