How to sign
We / Us in ASL
We (and us) is an index finger that touches one side of your chest and arcs across to touch the other side, including yourself and others.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: Index finger (1 hand)
- Chest
- Pronouns
How to sign we
- 1
Touch your index finger to one side of your chest.
- 2
Arc it across in front of you to touch the other side.
- 3
That arc 'collects' you and the people you mean.
Common mistakes
- Pointing straight at the chest. That's I. WE arcs across.
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Questions about “We”
Yes. We and Us are produced the same way; context tells you which English word fits.
Guide
Pronouns
Pointing is grammar in ASL. Learn the personal and possessive pronouns, why I and ME share one sign, and how to set up people in space so your sentences make sense.
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