Videos: The first video may be NOT the answer you're looking for. If you don't find a word/sign, you can send your request (only if a single link doesn't show in the result). :)Īdd a Word: This dictionary is not exhaustive ASL signs are constantly added to the dictionary. If you cannot find (perhaps overlook) a word but you can still see a list of links, then keep looking until the links disappear! Sharpening your eye or maybe refine your alphabetical index skill. "to", "he", etc.) to narrow down the words and pages in the list.įor best result, enter a short word in the search box, then select the alphetical letter (and page number if needed), and click on the blue link.ĭon't forget to click "All" back when you search another word with a different initial letter. For best result, enter a partial word to see variations of the word.Īlphabetical letters: It's useful for 1) a single-letter word (such as A, B, etc.) and 2) very short words (e.g. Click on the blue link to look up the word. Search/Filter: Enter a keyword in the filter/search box to see a list of available words with the "All" selection. Related topic: be, another word that virtually does not exist in ASL. Pronunciation/articulation: Dominant forefinger (palm out) moves toward passive forefinger (palm in).Ī link to a tutorial from here in the future. Meaning: "expressing motion in the direction of (a particular location) used with the base form of a verb to indicate that the verb is in the infinitive." - Oxford. For example, glossing terms show GO-to, WANT-to, etc. The sign "to" is rarely used in ASL as most verbs and phrases already have "to" in it when producing sentences. Learn grammar as much as you learn vocabulary. The usage of "to" will end up often redundant in sentences and ungrammatically sound.
Yes, there is a sign for "to" in its standalone, but it's rarely used in phrases, sentences, and conversations.ĪSL is its own language with its own vocabulary, grammar, determiners, structure, etc., just like any languages whether signed or spoken.
Before you check what the sign is for "to", be aware of how it's used, especially if you're new to ASL (perhaps most likely if you look up a word "to"),
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