How to sign “Understand” in ASL

Everyday Basics

The BSL sign for “Understand” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.

Step by step

  1. Hold your index finger up beside your temple.
  2. Flick it upward sharply.

Practice tip

The flick looks like a light bulb switching on.

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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