How to sign
Love in ASL
Love crosses both fists over the heart, as if hugging something to your chest.
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: S fists
- Chest
- Relationships
How to sign love
- 1
Make two fists.
- 2
Cross your arms over your chest, fists near the opposite shoulders.
- 3
Press in slightly and let your face be warm.
Common mistakes
- Crossing with open hands. Fists for LOVE.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Love. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “I love you, friend.”
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Questions about “Love”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for love. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
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