How to sign
Water in ASL
Water taps a W handshape on the chin.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: W hand
- Chin
- Snacks & Drinks
How to sign water
- 1
Make a W: index, middle, and ring fingers up and spread.
- 2
Tap the index-finger side against your chin.
- 3
Keep the W crisp so it doesn't blur into other chin signs.
Common mistakes
- Tapping the lips. It's the chin.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Water. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “A glass of water.”
Questions about “Water”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for water. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
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