How to sign
Finish in ASL
Finish (done, already) flips two open hands from palms-in to palms-out, once. It also marks the past tense in ASL.
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: Open 5 hands
- In front of chest
- Doing & Helping
How to sign finish
- 1
Hold both open hands up, palms facing you.
- 2
Flip them outward so the palms face away.
- 3
One quick flip. Doubled and small, it can mean 'that's enough.'
Common mistakes
- Flipping slowly. It's a quick, decisive flip.
Questions about “Finish”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for finish. 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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