"spell" American Sign Language (ASL)

American Sign Language: "spell" or "fingerspell" SPELL / fingerspelling SPELL: Version 2 There is another way to sign fingerspell which looks like you are throwing a piece of paper. It uses a quick double movement. I use this sign for sentences like: "I spelled to them." "He spelled to me." This sign is "directional," it involves "noun/verb" agreement. That means if you do it like in the picture it means SPELL in general or "I SPELLED it to YOU." This version is "directional." That means you can modify the sign by aiming it at a third person or even at yourself. If I aim it at myself it could mean the person I am talking about spelled something to me. Note: if you use just a single movement with this variation it can mean SEND. 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: "spell" or "fingerspell"

SPELL / fingerspelling

SPELL: Version 2
There is another way to sign fingerspell which looks like you are throwing a piece of paper. It uses a quick double movement. I use this sign for sentences like: "I spelled to them." "He spelled to me." This sign is "directional," it involves "noun/verb" agreement. That means if you do it like in the picture it means SPELL in general or "I SPELLED it to YOU." This version is "directional." That means you can modify the sign by aiming it at a third person or even at yourself. If I aim it at myself it could mean the person I am talking about spelled something to me.

Note: if you use just a single movement with this variation it can mean SEND.

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