How to sign “Wish” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Wish” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Shape your dominant hand into a C, fingers curved and thumb out.
- Hold the C hand at the top of your chest.
- Slide the hand straight down the middle of your chest in one single motion.
- Keep your palm facing your body as it travels downward.
- Use a soft, longing expression — the wish comes from your heart.
Practice tip
Same handshape as HUNGRY, but WISH uses one slow downward stroke instead of a repeated bounce.
Fingerspell “Wish”
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.