How to sign
His in ASL
His, her, hers, and its are one sign: a flat palm pushed toward the side, toward the person or the spot you've set up for them.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: Flat B hand, palm out
- To the side
- Pronouns
How to sign his
- 1
Hold a flat hand with the palm facing the side where the person is.
- 2
Push it slightly in that direction.
- 3
If you need to say whose, establish the person first, then push toward their spot.
Common mistakes
- Pointing. The index finger is HE/SHE; the flat palm is HIS/HER.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with His. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “His name is Sam.”
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Questions about “His”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for his. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
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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