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How To Sign SNEEZE
in American Sign Language.
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🤟 How to sign
To sign "SNEEZE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a loose fist near your nose, then quickly open and move it forward while tilting your head back slightly, mimicking the natural sneeze reflex.
📖 Word definition
To expel air forcibly from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils, typically caused by dust, pollen, or other particles.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide

  1. Hand Shape: Dominant hand starts in loose fist, then opens to flat hand.
  2. Starting Position: Hand positioned near nose, about 2-3 inches away.
  3. Movement: Quick forward thrust while opening hand from fist to flat palm.
  4. Path: Short, sharp movement away from nose in forward direction.
  5. Hand Orientation: Palm faces down initially, then opens outward.
  6. Facial Expression: Head tilts back slightly, eyes may squint, showing sneeze reaction.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid

❌ Too slow: Movement should be quick and sharp like actual sneeze.

❌ Wrong position: Hand must be near nose, not mouth or forehead.

❌ No facial expression: Head tilt and squinting eyes are essential.

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

💬 Common Sentence Examples

"I need to sneeze."
How to sign: Point to yourself with index finger → sign "need" (bent index finger taps down) → sign "sneeze" (fist opens near nose with head tilt).
"Pollen makes me sneeze."
How to sign: Sign "pollen" (P hand shakes near nose) → sign "make" (fists twist together) → point to self → sign "sneeze".
"Cover your mouth when you sneeze."
How to sign: Sign "cover" (flat hand covers other hand) → sign "your" (point forward) → sign "mouth" (circle around mouth) → sign "when" → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "sneeze".