How to sign
Go in ASL
Go points both index fingers and swings them forward and away from you, in the direction of the going.
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: Index fingers (1 hands)
- In front of body
- Movement
How to sign go
- 1
Point both index fingers up.
- 2
Swing them forward and down so they point away from you.
- 3
Aim them where you're going; GO toward the left means going left.
Common mistakes
- Swinging toward yourself. That's COME.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Go. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “Let's go home now.”
Questions about “Go”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for go. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
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