ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "True" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "1" handshape (index finger extended) and move it straight forward from your mouth, representing honest words coming from within.
📖 Word definition
In accordance with fact or reality; accurate or exact; genuine; not false or erroneous.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "1" handshape (index finger extended, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Index finger touches or is near the corner of your mouth.
- Movement: Move hand straight forward away from your mouth.
- Path: Direct forward motion in a straight line.
- Hand Orientation: Index finger points forward, palm faces to the side.
- Facial Expression: Serious, confident expression showing certainty and honesty.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong starting position: Must start at or near the mouth, not chin or cheek.
❌ Curved movement: Use straight forward motion, not arc or wavy path.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "1" handshape, not pointing with whole hand.
❌ Too fast movement: Move deliberately to show emphasis and certainty.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"That story is true."
How to sign: Sign "that" (point forward) → sign "story" (link thumbs and index fingers, pull apart) → sign "true" (index finger from mouth forward).
"Is it true or false?"
How to sign: Raise eyebrows for question → sign "true" (index from mouth) → sign "or" (O hands alternate) → sign "false" (index finger across lips sideways).
"I'm telling the truth."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "tell" (index finger from mouth outward) → sign "true" (emphasize with confident expression).