How to sign “Feels” in ASL

Feelings & Health

BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Feels” instead

Step by step

  1. Bend the middle finger of your dominant hand forward at the large knuckle, keeping the other fingers relaxed.
  2. Place the bent middle fingertip against the center of your chest, slightly toward your dominant side.
  3. Stroke the fingertip upward along your chest in one smooth motion, then repeat the stroke.
  4. Keep your palm facing inward toward your chest for the whole movement.
  5. Match your face to the feeling you mean, since this sign carries emotional meaning.

Practice tip

“Feels” is signed with the base FEEL sign.

Fingerspell “Feels”

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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