How to sign “Early” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Early” instead
Step by step
- Hold your left hand flat in front of you, palm down and fingertips pointing forward.
- Place the bent middle finger of your right hand on the back of your left hand near the wrist.
- Slide that fingertip forward along the back of the hand toward your knuckles.
- Let your other fingers stay straight and relaxed as the middle finger slides.
- Keep your face neutral and your signing motion smooth and unhurried.
Practice tip
The middle finger slides forward across the back of the hand — time moved up.
Fingerspell “Early”
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.