How to sign
Bye in ASL
Bye in ASL is a wave, often with the fingers folding down toward the palm. It's the same sign for goodbye and see you.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: Open hand
- Neutral space, shoulder height
- First Signs
How to sign bye
- 1
Raise an open hand at shoulder height, palm facing the person.
- 2
Fold your fingers down toward the palm and open them again, once or twice.
- 3
Keep eye contact until you turn away. Breaking eye contact is how you actually end a signed conversation.
Common mistakes
- Looking away before you finish signing. In ASL, breaking eye contact is a stronger signal than the sign itself.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Bye. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “Bye for now!”
Questions about “Bye”
Use the phrase SEE-YOU-LATER: the SEE sign (a V handshape at the eyes) moving forward, then LATER. It's on its own page.
Guide
Greetings
How to say hello, goodbye, good morning, and nice to meet you in ASL, plus the etiquette of getting someone's attention before you sign.
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