How to sign “Partners” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Partners” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Bend the fingers of both hands at the two smaller knuckles, keeping the hands relaxed and natural.
- Hold both hands in front of your chest, palms facing each other a few inches apart.
- Bring the hands together twice, letting the fingers meet lightly each time.
- Keep your palms facing each other and the movement even and unhurried.
- Use a warm, neutral expression — the joining motion shows two people pairing up.
Practice tip
Plural of “Partner” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Partners”
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.