How to sign
Today in ASL
Today is NOW signed with a small double motion: two bent hands (or Y hands) dropping down in front of you, twice.
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: Bent hands or Y hands, palms up
- In front of waist
- Time of Day
How to sign today
- 1
Hold both hands in front of you, palms up, slightly cupped.
- 2
Drop them down a few inches, twice.
- 3
Put it at the start of the sentence: TODAY I WORK.
Common mistakes
- A single big drop with a firm stop, which reads as NOW, meaning 'right now.'
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Today. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “Today is my birthday.”
Questions about “Today”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for today. 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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