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This is how you sign Wife in American Sign Language.

How to sign

To sign "Wife" in American Sign Language (ASL), start with a "1" handshape and touch your index finger near your lips. Then form an open, curved hand resembling a modified 'C' and extend it downward to meet your non-dominant hand, also shaped like a 'C' with the palm up. This gesture symbolizes the connection between husband and wife.

How to sign

To sign "wife" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand to create the general 'female' sign near your chin, forming an open, curved hand resembling a modified 'C.' Then, extend this hand downward to meet the upturned non-dominant hand, which is also shaped like an open, curved 'C' with the palm facing up. This gesture symbolizes the connection between a husband and wife.

To sign "wife" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand to create the general 'female' sign near your chin, forming an open, curved hand resembling a modified 'C.' Then, extend this hand downward to meet the upturned non-dominant hand, which is also shaped like an open, curved 'C' with the palm facing up. This gesture symbolizes the connection between a husband and wife.

Word definition

Relationship: A woman married to someone.

Synonyms & similar words

Spouse, Partner

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