How to sign "brother" in ASL

How to Sign "Brother"

• Form ‘L’ shapes with both hands.
• Touch the dominant hand’s thumb to the forehead, then bring it down to rest on top of the non-dominant ‘L’.

Watch a demo here

Tips

• Start at forehead for masculine terms like brother.
• Keep handshapes clear and motion fluid.

Common Mistakes

• Starting from the chin (that’s for ‘sister’).
• Using bent or lazy ‘L’ shapes.

Think: “L from forehead to hand—brother.”