"middle" American Sign Language (ASL)

American Sign Language: "middle" or "center" There are a couple of different ways to sign. MIDDLE or CENTER: (bent middle finger variation) MIDDLE or CENTER (flat hand variation) You can do the dominant handshape with either a flat hand or you can use a middle finger bent forward from the large knuckle. This sign is can be combined with DEAF to mean "Deaf Center." MIDDLE: Here is a lesser used variation of "middle." I wouldn't use this for "center." This version means more along the lines of "the middle of a series" or "middle name." Want to help support ASLU? It's easy :) You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™ Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "middle" or "center"

There are a couple of different ways to sign.

MIDDLE or CENTER:
(bent middle finger variation)

MIDDLE or CENTER (flat hand variation)
You can do the dominant handshape with either a flat hand or you can use a middle finger bent forward from the large knuckle. This sign is can be combined with DEAF to mean "Deaf Center."

MIDDLE:
Here is a lesser used variation of "middle." I wouldn't use this for "center."
This version means more along the lines of "the middle of a series" or "middle name."

Want to help support ASLU? It's easy :)

You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™
Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com