How to sign
Know in ASL
Know touches the fingertips of a bent flat hand to the side of the forehead. Flip it away and it becomes DON'T-KNOW.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: Bent B hand
- Side of forehead
- Communication
How to sign know
- 1
Bend a flat hand slightly.
- 2
Tap the fingertips to the side of your forehead.
- 3
Leave it there; flipping it away negates it.
Common mistakes
- Tapping the center of the forehead with the thumb. That's FATHER.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Know. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “I know that sign.”
Questions about “Know”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for know. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
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