How to sign “Took” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Took” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Open your dominant hand wide with all five fingers spread.
- Reach the open hand out toward the person or object you are taking from.
- Close your fingers into a fist while pulling your hand back toward your body.
- Turn your palm to face yourself as the fist arrives at your chest.
- Keep your expression firm and clear so the direction of the action reads plainly.
Practice tip
Past form of “Take” — signed with the base sign; time is shown separately, not on the verb.
Fingerspell “Took”
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.