Category ASL Sign Dictionary

Quick ASL sign explanations for thousands of everyday words. Each entry shows the handshape, motion, and meaning.

how to sign the word na

To sign the word “na” in American Sign Language, make a closed fist with your dominant hand and touch the fingertips to your temple, then bring your hand down and slightly outwards. This sign represents the English word “now.”

how to sign the word vegas

To sign the word “vegas,” use your dominant hand to make a V-shaped gesture with your index and middle fingers. Then, touch the tips of your fingers to your chin and move your hand away from your body in a…

how to sign the word demand

To sign the word “demand”, make a fist with your dominant hand and place it in front of your chest. Then, pull your fist down in a quick motion as if you were pulling something towards you.

how to sign the word described

To sign a word, use your hands to create the handshape corresponding to the first letter of the word, then continue with the rest of the letters while using appropriate facial expressions and movements to convey the meaning.

how to sign the word vol

To sign the word “vol,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your thumb and pinky finger, while tucking in your middle and ring fingers. Then, move your hand in a circular motion around your head.