How to sign
Sister in ASL
Sister starts with an L hand at the chin (the female spot) and brings it down to rest on the other index finger, which is the sign SAME. Female plus same.
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: L hand moving to index fingers together
- Chin, then in front of chest
- Family
How to sign sister
- 1
Make an L handshape and touch the thumb to your chin.
- 2
Bring the hand down and close it to an index finger landing on top of your other index finger.
- 3
Think: female (chin) + same (fingers together) = sister.
Common mistakes
- Starting at the forehead. That's BROTHER.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Sister. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “My sister plays piano.”
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More family signs
Questions about “Sister”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for sister. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
Family
The ASL family signs share one simple rule about the forehead and chin. Learn mother, father, grandparents, siblings, and cousins with video and memory hooks.
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