How to sign “Water” in ASL

Food & Drink

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

Step by step

  1. Form a W: index, middle, and ring fingers up.
  2. Tap the index-finger side of your hand against your chin twice.

Practice tip

The W handshape taps the chin.

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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