Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word broker, use fingerspelling to spell out the letters B-R-O-K-E-R, then make a “B” handshape with your dominant hand and tap it twice on the back of your non-dominant hand.

To sign the word “armed,” use your dominant hand to form a fist and extend your index and middle fingers. Then, place the fingers on top of your other hand, which is open and facing up. Finally, bring your dominant…

To sign the word “Bulgaria,” make a “B” handshape with your dominant hand and place it on your non-dominant shoulder, then twist your wrist slightly as if you were unscrewing something. This represents the letter “B” in Bulgarian Sign Language.

To sign the word “indoor,” place your non-dominant hand flat, palm facing up. Then, take your dominant hand and make a fist with your thumb resting on top of your curled fingers. Bring your dominant hand down onto your non-dominant…

To sign the word “troops,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for “soldier” with both hands, crossing them over your chest in an “X” shape.

To sign the word “ri,” extend your right index finger and trace a small circle in the air while moving your finger from left to right.

To sign the word “lands,” use both hands to make a flat shape with palms facing down, then bring them together and separate them quickly in front of your body.

To sign the word “smile,” make a small curved shape with your index and middle fingers, and place them at the corners of your mouth, then gently pull them upwards.

To sign the word “clause,” make a “C” shape with your dominant hand and place it on your non-dominant hand’s open palm. Then, twist your “C” hand slightly upwards as if you are closing something.

To sign the word “jerry,” use your dominant hand to make a “J” shape with your index finger and your other fingers extended. Then, bring your hand down to your chest in a slight arc motion.