How to sign “Bring” in ASL

Everyday Basics

The BSL sign for “Bring” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.

Step by step

  1. Shape both hands into flat B hands, fingers together and straight.
  2. Hold them out in front of you, palms facing up like carrying a tray.
  3. Pull both hands toward your body in one smooth motion.
  4. Keep both palms facing up as the hands travel inward.
  5. Angle your body slightly toward the destination — BRING is directional.

Practice tip

BRING aims at its destination: pull toward yourself for BRING-to-me, aim outward for BRING-to-someone.

Fingerspell “Bring”

Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.

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Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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