How to sign
Nervous in ASL
Nervous shakes two claw hands in front of the body, with an uneasy face.
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: Claw hands
- In front of the body
- How you feel
How to sign nervous
- 1
Make two loose claws.
- 2
Hold them in front of you and shake them with a fine tremble.
- 3
Tense your face a little and glance around.
Common mistakes
- Shaking too big. It's a tremble, not a wave.
Questions about “Nervous”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for nervous. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
Feelings
Emotion signs are where facial expression stops being optional. Learn the core feeling signs, the full phrases like I'm tired, and how to match your face to the sign.
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