ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "SAD" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands with fingers spread, starting at your eyes and moving downward along your face, representing tears falling down your cheeks.
📖 Word definition
Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy or sorrowful in mood or disposition.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "5" handshape (all fingers extended and spread).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned at eye level, fingers pointing downward near the outer corners of your eyes.
- Movement: Move both hands straight down along your cheeks simultaneously.
- Path: Smooth downward motion from eyes to lower cheeks, mimicking tears falling.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face toward your face, fingers pointing downward throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Show a sad expression with downturned mouth and slightly drooped eyebrows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong starting position: Start at eyes, not forehead or cheeks.
❌ Curved movement: Use straight downward motion, not curved or diagonal.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use open "5" hands, not closed fists or other shapes.
❌ Neutral expression: Show genuine sad facial expression to match the sign.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I feel sad today."
How to sign: Point to yourself with index finger → sign "feel" (middle finger touches chest) → sign "sad" (hands down from eyes) → sign "today" (Y hands move down twice).
"The movie made me sad."
How to sign: Sign "movie" (5 hand shakes against palm) → sign "made" (S hands twist) → point to yourself → sign "sad" (hands down from eyes).
"She looks very sad."
How to sign: Point to her location → sign "look" (V fingers point from eyes outward) → sign "very" (V hands pull apart) → sign "sad" (hands down from eyes).