How to sign "dad" in ASL

How to Sign "Dad"

“Dad” is signed by spreading your fingers and tapping your thumb to your forehead:

  • Form a “5” handshape (fingers spread, palm facing sideways).
  • Touch the tip of your thumb to your forehead (just above the eyebrow).
  • Tap once or twice gently.

Watch a demo here

Tips

  • Male family signs are made near the forehead, female near the chin.
  • This same handshape is used for “grandfather” with two movements outward.

Common Mistakes

  • Touching the chin — that’s for “mom.”
  • Using closed fingers — the hand must be open like a “5.”

Think: “Open hand at forehead = Dad.”

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