How to sign
Work in ASL
Work taps a fist on the back of the other fist at the wrist, twice. Add the PERSON marker for 'worker.'
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: S fists
- In front of body
- Work
How to sign work
- 1
Make two fists, palms down.
- 2
Tap the dominant fist on the back of the other fist near the wrist, twice.
- 3
Keep the taps crisp.
Common mistakes
- Tapping palm to palm. It's the back of the hand.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Work. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “I go to work.”
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More work signs
Questions about “Work”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for work. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
Basic Phrases
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