How to sign
Ok in ASL
OK is simply fingerspelled O-K, quickly, usually with a nod.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: O then K
- Shoulder height
- Quick Replies
How to sign ok
- 1
Fingerspell O.
- 2
Flick into K.
- 3
Nod. In casual signing the two letters blur into one quick motion.
Common mistakes
- Spelling it slowly and carefully. OK is a fast, lexicalized spelling, almost one shape.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Ok. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “Ok, sounds good.”
Questions about “Ok”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for ok. 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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