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How To Sign THOUGHTS
in American Sign Language.
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🤟 How to sign
To sign "THOUGHTS" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "1" handshape at your temple, then move it forward while opening to a "5" handshape, representing ideas flowing from your mind.
📖 Word definition
Ideas, opinions, or mental processes that occur in one's mind; the product of thinking or mental activity.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide

  1. Hand Shape: Start with "1" handshape (index finger extended), end with "5" handshape (all fingers spread).
  2. Starting Position: Index finger touches the temple on the side of your head.
  3. Movement: Move hand forward and slightly upward away from temple.
  4. Path: Smooth forward motion while transitioning handshape from "1" to "5".
  5. Hand Orientation: Palm faces inward at start, turns to face forward as hand opens.
  6. Facial Expression: Thoughtful or contemplative expression, eyebrows slightly raised.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid

❌ Wrong starting position: Start at temple, not forehead or ear.

❌ No handshape change: Must transition from "1" to "5" handshape.

❌ Too fast movement: Show gradual emergence of thoughts from mind.

❌ Wrong hand orientation: Palm should face inward initially, then forward.

💬 Common Sentence Examples

"I have many thoughts."
How to sign: Point to yourself ("I") → sign "have" (fingertips to chest) → sign "many" (hands open repeatedly) → sign "thoughts" (1 to 5 from temple).
"Share your thoughts with me."
How to sign: Sign "share" (hands move from chest outward) → sign "your" (point forward) → sign "thoughts" → sign "with" (A hands together) → point to yourself ("me").
"Deep thoughts require time."
How to sign: Sign "deep" (finger points down into palm) → sign "thoughts" → sign "require" (X hands pull toward body) → sign "time" (index finger taps wrist).