How to sign
Morning in ASL
Morning brings a flat hand, palm up, up from under the other arm, like the sun rising over the horizon.
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: Flat B hands
- In front of body
- Time of Day
How to sign morning
- 1
Lay your non-dominant forearm flat in front of you, like a horizon.
- 2
Place your dominant hand, palm up, under it near the elbow.
- 3
Raise the dominant hand up past the arm, stopping at about a 45-degree angle.
Common mistakes
- Raising it all the way vertical. That's NOON.
Questions about “Morning”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for morning. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
Basic Phrases
The first phrases you actually use in a signed conversation: introductions, asking for help, saying you are learning, and keeping things polite. Real video for each one.
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