How to sign “Currently” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Currently” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Make a Y handshape with each hand, extending the thumb and pinkie.
- Hold both Y hands in front of you with the palms facing upward.
- Move both hands down a few inches in one firm, sharp drop.
- Keep the movement short and crisp rather than a long fall.
- Stay neutral-faced; the single drop means 'now,' not a question.
Practice tip
One drop means NOW; repeat the drop and it becomes TODAY — do not double the motion if you mean 'currently.'
Fingerspell “Currently”
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.