Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “setting,” place your dominant hand in a “C” shape with the palm facing down and your non-dominant hand flat with the palm facing up. Bring your dominant hand down to touch the top of your non-dominant…

To sign the word “Columbia,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) fingerspelling technique by using your dominant hand to make the letter “C” and then the letter “O” over your non-dominant hand, and finally the letter “L” followed by the…

To sign the word “Michigan,” use the letter “M” handshape and move it in a downward motion starting at the forehead, then bring it back up and end with a downward motion at the chin.

To sign the word “Spanish,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet to spell out each letter, then make a small bouncing motion with your hands to represent the rolling “r” sound.

To sign the word “parent,” use both hands to form the letter “P” and tap your thumbs together twice.

To sign “respective,” use your dominant hand to make a “R” shape and move it in a circular motion over your chest.

To sign the word literature, use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for “book” and then tap your dominant hand on top of your non-dominant hand, which is held flat and facing up. This represents the idea of reading or…

Agencies can be signed by making a small “A” shape with your dominant hand and moving it forward in a circular motion.

To sign the word “flow,” using American Sign Language, you would make a flowing motion with one hand, starting at the top of your other hand and moving down in a smooth, fluid motion.

To sign the word “flat,” use both hands to make a flat shape with your palms facing down, then move your hands horizontally in front of your body.