ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "WIN" in American Sign Language (ASL), start with both hands in fist shapes at chest level, then pull one fist up and back toward your shoulder in a triumphant motion, representing victory and success.
📖 Word definition
To be successful or victorious in a contest, competition, or struggle; to achieve first place or defeat opponents.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands start in closed fist shapes (S handshape).
- Starting Position: Both fists positioned at chest level, knuckles facing forward.
- Movement: Pull dominant hand fist up and back toward shoulder in quick, decisive motion.
- Path: Upward and backward arc motion showing triumph and victory.
- Hand Orientation: Dominant fist moves to shoulder level, non-dominant hand stays at chest.
- Facial Expression: Confident, triumphant expression showing success and achievement.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Both hands moving: Only dominant hand moves up, other stays in place.
❌ Open hands: Keep hands in closed fist shape throughout sign.
❌ Slow movement: Motion should be quick and decisive showing victory.
❌ Wrong direction: Pull up and back, not forward or to the side.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Our team will win."
How to sign: Sign "our" (flat hand sweeps from one side to other) → sign "team" (T hands form circle) → sign "will" (flat hand moves forward from cheek) → sign "win" (fist pulls up to shoulder).
"She won first place."
How to sign: Sign "she" (point to person/area) → sign "win" (past tense with slight nod) → sign "first" (index finger up) → sign "place" (P hands outline space).
"I want to win the game."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "want" (claw hands pull toward body) → sign "win" → sign "game" (A hands knock knuckles together twice).