ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "WATCH" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "V" handshape pointing toward your eyes, then move it forward toward the object or direction you're watching.
📖 Word definition
To look at or observe attentively over a period of time; to keep under careful observation.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "V" handshape (index and middle fingers extended and separated).
- Starting Position: V-fingers pointing toward your eyes, hand close to face.
- Movement: Move hand forward in straight line toward what you're watching.
- Path: Direct forward motion from eyes to target.
- Hand Orientation: V-fingers continue pointing forward throughout movement.
- Facial Expression: Alert and focused, eyes following the direction of the sign.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "V" shape, not pointing with index finger only.
❌ Not starting at eyes: Must begin near your eyes to show the watching action.
❌ Curved movement: Keep movement straight and direct.
❌ No eye contact: Your gaze should follow the direction you're signing.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I watch TV every night."
How to sign: Point to yourself "I" → sign "watch" (V from eyes forward) → sign "TV" (T-V fingerspelling) → sign "every" (A hand brushes down palm) → sign "night" (bent hand over flat hand).
"Watch the children play."
How to sign: Sign "watch" (V from eyes toward children) → sign "children" (pat air at child height) → sign "play" (Y hands shake back and forth).
"Please watch my bag."
How to sign: Sign "please" (flat hand circles on chest) → sign "watch" (V from eyes toward bag) → sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "bag" (S hands outline bag shape).