Ziggy.

How to sign

Sure in ASL

Sure is an index finger that moves straight forward from the lips, the same sign as TRUE and REALLY. A nod makes it an agreement.

  • Single sign
  • One hand
  • Handshape: Index finger (1 hand)
  • Lips, moving forward
  • Quick Replies
Filmed by the Ziggy signers

How to sign sure

  1. 1

    Hold an index finger upright in front of your lips, palm facing sideways.

  2. 2

    Move it straight forward a few inches.

  3. 3

    Nod for 'sure, okay.' Raise your eyebrows instead to ask 'really?'

Common mistakes

  • Touching the lips and stopping. The forward motion is the sign.

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Questions about “Sure”

Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for sure. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.

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