How to sign
He / Him / Her / She in ASL
He, she, him, her, and it are all one sign in ASL: a point to the side, toward the person or toward a spot you've set up for them.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: Index finger (1 hand)
- To the side
- Pronouns
How to sign he
- 1
Point to the side, toward the person you mean, or toward the spot in the air you've assigned them.
- 2
If gender matters, establish it first with MAN, WOMAN, or a fingerspelled name, then point.
- 3
Keep pointing to the same spot every time you mean that person.
Common mistakes
- Looking for a different sign for 'she' or 'her.' There isn't one. Location and context carry it.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with He. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “He loves coffee.”
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More pronouns signs
Questions about “He”
Set it up first: sign WOMAN or fingerspell the name, then point to a spot. After that, pointing to that spot means her.
Guide
Pronouns
Pointing is grammar in ASL. Learn the personal and possessive pronouns, why I and ME share one sign, and how to set up people in space so your sentences make sense.
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