How to sign “Brought” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Brought” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Shape both hands into flat B hands, fingers together and straight.
- Hold them out in front of you, palms facing up like carrying a tray.
- Pull both hands toward your body in one smooth motion.
- Keep both palms facing up as the hands travel inward.
- Angle your body slightly toward the destination — BRING is directional.
Practice tip
Past form of “Bring” — signed with the base sign; time is shown separately, not on the verb.
Fingerspell “Brought”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
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.