directional verbs asl
In American Sign Language (ASL), directional verbs are used to show the movement of the action or object being described. These verbs incorporate the use of directional signs to indicate the location of the subject and object in relation to the signer.
Here are a few examples of directional verbs in ASL:
GIVE - The directional verb for "give" in ASL uses a forward motion to indicate the direction of the recipient. The signer starts with their dominant hand at chest level, palm facing down, and moves it forward towards the recipient.
TAKE - The directional verb for "take" in ASL uses a backward motion to indicate the direction of the object being taken. The signer starts with their dominant hand in front of them, palm facing up, and moves it towards their body to indicate taking something.
PUT - The directional verb for "put" in ASL uses a downward motion to indicate the location of the object being put down. The signer starts with their dominant hand in front of them, palm facing up, and moves it downward to indicate the location of where something is being put.
GO - The directional verb for "go" in ASL uses a forward motion to indicate the direction of the destination. The signer starts with their dominant hand in front of them, palm facing down, and moves it forward to indicate the direction of where they are going.
These are just a few examples of directional verbs in ASL. As with any language, there are many more verbs and variations that can be used to convey meaning and express ideas.