ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "US" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "U" handshape and move it in a small circle in front of your chest, representing the collective group or community.
📖 Word definition
A pronoun referring to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition; the collective group including oneself.
🎯 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 in front of your chest, about 6 inches away from your body.
- Movement: Move hand in a small clockwise circle (from signer's perspective).
- Path: Create a smooth circular motion that encompasses the group being referenced.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces slightly toward your body, fingers pointing upward throughout the sign.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly inclusive expression, making eye contact when appropriate.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "U" shape, not "V" or other letter handshapes.
❌ Too large circle: Keep the circular movement small and controlled.
❌ Wrong direction: Move clockwise from signer's perspective, not counterclockwise.
❌ Too far from body: Keep hand close to chest area, not extended outward.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Come with us."
How to sign: Sign "come" (index fingers beckon toward you) → sign "with" (A hands come together) → sign "us" (U hand in small circle).
"They helped us."
How to sign: Sign "they" (point to third person area) → sign "helped" (S hand on flat palm, lift up) → sign "us" (U hand in small circle).
"Give us time."
How to sign: Sign "give" (flat hands move forward from chest) → sign "us" (U hand in small circle) → sign "time" (index finger taps wrist).