How to sign “Told” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Told” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Point your dominant index finger forward, other fingers tucked away.
- Start with the fingertip resting near your chin.
- Move the hand forward in a short arc, as if flipping a word off your chin.
- Aim the motion at the person being told; pull toward yourself for TELL-ME.
- Keep a straightforward, conversational expression while signing.
Practice tip
Past form of “Tell” — signed with the base sign; time is shown separately, not on the verb.
Fingerspell “Told”
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.