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.

Watch a demo here

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.”

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