How to sign “Wants” in ASL

Everyday Basics

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

Step by step

  1. Hold both hands in loose claws in front of you, palms up.
  2. Pull them toward your chest.

Practice tip

“Wants” is signed with the base WANT sign.

Fingerspell “Wants”

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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