How to sign "sister" in ASL
How to Sign "Sister"
“Sister” is signed by combining the signs for “girl” and “same.”
- Start with your dominant hand in an "A" handshape (thumb along your cheek like “girl”), then slide it down your jaw.
- Then form both hands into “L” shapes.
- Touch the dominant hand’s thumb to the non-dominant hand’s thumb — both index fingers pointing outward, stacked on top of each other.
Tips
- Think: “Girl” (on the cheek) + “same as me.”
- Keep both “L” shapes level and parallel.
Common Mistakes
- Skipping the initial “girl” part — it distinguishes from “brother.”
- Incorrect hand placement — make sure thumbs touch, not fingertips.
Think: “She’s a girl — just like me. She’s my sister.”