American Sign Language: "write" The sign for "write" uses a quick scribbling movement across the palm of the left hand. WRITE: Notes: The tip of the index finger is touching the dip of the thumb. This sign can also be done using a "downward" writing movement instead of a sideward movement. The non-dominant hand does not move. You could use a quick, downward movement of the dominant hand to sign write as in, "I wrote a paper." Or you could use a couple of repeated movements. Sample sentence: Do you like to write research papers? However, if you wanted to sign "write your name" you would use a single sideward movement and do it a bit more carefully. Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore." Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT > You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "write"

The sign for "write" uses a quick scribbling movement across the palm of the left hand.

WRITE:

Notes:
The tip of the index finger is touching the dip of the thumb.
This sign can also be done using a "downward" writing movement instead of a sideward movement. The non-dominant hand does not move.

You could use a quick, downward movement of the dominant hand to sign write as in, "I wrote a paper."
Or you could use a couple of repeated movements.

Sample sentence: Do you like to write research papers?

However, if you wanted to sign "write your name" you would use a single sideward movement and do it a bit more carefully.

Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!)
(You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.)

Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore."

Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT >

Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >