How to sign
Big in ASL
Big spreads two L (or bent L) hands apart, with puffed cheeks for 'huge.'
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: L hands or bent L
- In front of chest
- Descriptions
How to sign big
- 1
Make two L handshapes and hold them together in front of you.
- 2
Pull them apart to the sides.
- 3
Puff your cheeks and widen your eyes to make it HUGE.
Common mistakes
- Flat face. The size lives in the face and the distance.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Big. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “That is too big.”
Questions about “Big”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for big. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
Basic Phrases
The first phrases you actually use in a signed conversation: introductions, asking for help, saying you are learning, and keeping things polite. Real video for each one.
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