ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "NIECE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use the "N" handshape at the side of your forehead, then move it forward and down in a small arc, representing the female family member of the next generation.
📖 Word definition
The daughter of one's brother or sister, or the daughter of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "N" handshape (index and middle fingers extended and bent, thumb tucked).
- Starting Position: "N" hand positioned at the side of your forehead, near the temple area.
- Movement: Move the hand forward and slightly downward in a small arc motion.
- Path: Create a gentle arc from temple area moving outward and down.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward the side, "N" shape remains clear throughout movement.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly warm expression, appropriate for family reference.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "N" shape, not "M" or other letter handshapes.
❌ Wrong location: Start at temple/forehead area, not chin or cheek.
❌ No movement: Must include the forward and downward arc motion.
❌ Too large movement: Keep the arc small and controlled, not exaggerated.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"My niece is five years old."
How to sign: Sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "niece" (N hand arc from temple) → sign "five" (five fingers up) → sign "years" (fists circle each other) → sign "old" (stroke beard downward).
"I love my niece very much."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "my" → sign "niece" → sign "very" (V hands pull apart) → sign "much" (claw hands pull apart).
"My niece lives in California."
How to sign: Sign "my" → sign "niece" → sign "live" (L hands move up body) → sign "in" (fingertips into other hand) → fingerspell "C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A".