ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "SATISFY" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in flat "B" handshapes, placing one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach, then move both hands downward with a smooth, settling motion to show contentment and fulfillment.
📖 Word definition
To fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of someone; to give full contentment or gratification.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in flat "B" handshape (fingers together, thumb against side).
- Starting Position: One hand on upper chest, other hand on stomach area.
- Movement: Both hands move downward simultaneously in a smooth, settling motion.
- Path: Straight downward movement, about 4-6 inches.
- Hand Orientation: Palms facing down, fingers pointing forward throughout.
- Facial Expression: Content, relaxed expression showing satisfaction.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong hand placement: Both hands should touch the body, not hover in air.
❌ Upward movement: Move downward to show settling satisfaction, not upward.
❌ Tense expression: Show contentment, not stress or worry.
❌ Quick jerky motion: Use smooth, settling movement to convey fulfillment.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"The meal satisfied me."
How to sign: Sign "meal" (bring fingers to mouth repeatedly) → sign "satisfy" (B hands on chest/stomach, move down) → point to self.
"I'm satisfied with my grade."
How to sign: Point to self → sign "satisfy" → sign "with" → sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "grade" (G hand on palm).
"This job satisfies my needs."
How to sign: Sign "this" (point down) → sign "job" (J hands tap together) → sign "satisfy" → sign "my" → sign "need" (X finger bends down on palm).