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How To Sign SEE
in American Sign Language.
ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "SEE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "V" handshape with fingers pointing from your eyes outward, representing the action of vision moving from your eyes to what you're looking at.
📖 Word definition
To perceive with the eyes; to look at and become aware of through sight; to observe or watch.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide

  1. Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "V" handshape (index and middle fingers extended, separated).
  2. Starting Position: V fingers pointing toward your eyes, hand close to face.
  3. Movement: Move hand forward and slightly outward from your eyes.
  4. Path: Straight directional movement away from eyes toward object of sight.
  5. Hand Orientation: Fingers maintain pointing direction throughout movement.
  6. Facial Expression: Alert, focused expression showing attention and awareness.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid

❌ Wrong handshape: Use "V" shape, not pointing with one finger.

❌ Starting too far: Begin close to your eyes, not away from face.

❌ Curved movement: Move straight forward, not in an arc.

❌ Both hands: Use only dominant hand for this sign.

💬 Common Sentence Examples

"I see the bird."
How to sign: Point to yourself "I" → sign "see" (V hand from eyes forward) → sign "bird" (thumb and index finger opening/closing at mouth).
"Can you see me?"
How to sign: Sign "can" (fists move down) → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "see" → sign "me" (point to yourself).
"I see my friend."
How to sign: Point to yourself "I" → sign "see" → sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "friend" (index fingers hook together twice).