ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "SICK" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands with middle fingers extended, touching your forehead and stomach simultaneously, representing illness affecting both mind and body.
📖 Word definition
Affected by physical or mental illness; not in good health; feeling unwell or nauseous.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "5" handshape with middle finger bent and extended.
- Starting Position: Dominant hand near forehead, non-dominant hand near stomach area.
- Movement: Touch forehead with dominant hand middle finger, stomach with non-dominant hand middle finger simultaneously.
- Path: Direct contact points showing areas of discomfort.
- Hand Orientation: Palms facing toward body, middle fingers making contact.
- Facial Expression: Show discomfort or illness with slightly pained expression.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong finger: Use middle finger, not index finger for contact.
❌ One hand only: Both hands must be used simultaneously.
❌ Wrong placement: Touch forehead and stomach, not chest or other areas.
❌ No facial expression: Show discomfort to convey the meaning of illness.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I feel sick today."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "feel" (middle finger touches chest) → sign "sick" (middle fingers touch forehead and stomach) → sign "today" (Y hands move down).
"My child is sick."
How to sign: Sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "child" (pat head height) → sign "sick" (middle fingers to forehead and stomach).
"She stayed home sick."
How to sign: Sign "she" (point to person/direction) → sign "stay" (Y hands hold position) → sign "home" (fingertips touch at mouth then cheek) → sign "sick".