How to sign “Morning” in BSL

Time

BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Morning” instead

Step by step

  1. Bend the fingers of your dominant hand so the fingertips point downward.
  2. Tap your fingertips against the far side of your chest.
  3. Then tap them against the near side of your chest.

Practice tip

Tap lightly with the fingertips, not the whole hand, and keep your elbow relaxed.

Text-based guide researched from BSL-specific references (BSL SignBank, BDA-adjacent teaching materials and BSL dictionaries) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade. BSL has regional variation — this is the most widely taught form.

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