ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "UNCLE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use the "U" handshape near your temple, making small circular motions to represent the male family member relationship.
📖 Word definition
The brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "U" handshape (index and middle fingers extended and together, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned near the temple on the side of your head.
- Movement: Make small circular motions with the "U" handshape.
- Path: Create 2-3 small circles near the temple area.
- Hand Orientation: Palm facing outward, "U" fingers pointing up.
- Facial Expression: Neutral or slightly positive expression when referring to family.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong location: Sign at temple, not at forehead or cheek.
❌ Incorrect handshape: Use "U" shape, not "V" or other letters.
❌ Too large circles: Keep circular motions small and controlled.
❌ No movement: Must include the circular motion, not just static position.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"My uncle lives nearby."
How to sign: Sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "uncle" (U hand circles at temple) → sign "live" (L hands move up body) → sign "near" (hands come together).
"Uncle John is coming tomorrow."
How to sign: Sign "uncle" → fingerspell "J-O-H-N" → sign "come" (index fingers point toward you) → sign "tomorrow" (A thumb touches chin, moves forward).
"I love my uncle very much."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (arms cross over heart) → sign "my" → sign "uncle" → sign "very" (V hands pull apart) → sign "much" (claw hands pull apart).