How to sign
Small in ASL
Small brings two flat hands close together with the palms facing, with pursed lips for 'tiny.'
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: Flat B hands, palms facing
- In front of chest
- Descriptions
How to sign small
- 1
Hold two flat hands a foot apart, palms facing.
- 2
Bring them closer together in a small motion.
- 3
Purse your lips and squint slightly for 'tiny.'
Common mistakes
- Moving the hands apart. That's BIG.
Questions about “Small”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for small. 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.
From the blog
Facial Expressions in ASL Are Grammar, Not Decoration
Eyebrows ask questions, a head shake negates, mouth shapes change size and intensity. The non-manual markers every beginner needs and how to practice them.