How to sign “Want” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Want” instead
Step by step
- Hold your dominant hand flat, palm facing your chest.
- Slide it down your chest, then twist your wrist so the palm turns outward.
Practice tip
Add a slight forward lean and a wanting expression on your face to sell the meaning.
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.