ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "VALENTINE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "V" handshapes positioned over your heart area, then move them outward while transitioning to flat hands, representing the giving of love and affection.
📖 Word definition
A card or gift given to someone you love or care about on Valentine's Day, or a person who is the object of one's romantic affection.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands start in "V" handshape (index and middle fingers extended in V shape).
- Starting Position: Both V hands positioned over the heart area, fingertips pointing toward each other.
- Movement: Move both hands outward away from the chest while opening to flat handshapes.
- Path: Smooth outward movement representing giving or sharing love.
- Hand Orientation: V hands face each other initially, then palms face outward as hands open.
- Facial Expression: Warm, loving expression with slight smile.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong starting position: Start at heart level, not at random chest position.
❌ Keeping V shape: Must transition to flat hands during outward movement.
❌ Too fast movement: Use gentle, loving pace to show affection.
❌ Neutral expression: Show warmth and love in facial expression.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I gave her a valentine."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "give" (flat hands move forward) → sign "her" (point to female) → sign "valentine" (V hands from heart outward).
"Will you be my valentine?"
How to sign: Sign "will" (flat hand forward) → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "be" (B hand forward) → sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "valentine".
"Valentine's Day is February 14th."
How to sign: Sign "valentine" → sign "day" (D on elbow, arc over) → sign "February" (F hand shaking) → sign "14" (1 then 4 handshape).