I Love You in Sign Language

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Maybe it’s Valentine’s Day just up ahead, or perhaps your mom cooked your favourite dish with toppings. So you want to express your love and gratitude to your mother or loved ones. But if they are Deaf, sign language is probably the only way you can communicate with them.

But there could be a ton of other reasons to learn I love you in sign language, and every single one of them, no matter how small, is good enough. Therefore, today, we’re going to learn how to say “I love you” in sign language. we’re only going to address one here- British Sign Language or BSL.

How to Say I Love You in Sign Language?

Just like any natural language, you’re going to sign every single word as you would in a natural conversation with someone. . We’re going to show you the BSL sign for i love you explaining individual words with body movements and expressions.

Follow the steps given below.

Steps of Expressing ‘I Love You’ in Sign Language

Step 1: Mimic the picture above. With the index finger of your right hand, point towards yourself. This is the ‘I’ part of the expression.

Step 2: Lift both your hands up, like in the picture above. Bring them up towards your chest.

Step 3: Spread all your fingers- from your thumb to your ring finger and pinky/pinkie finger- outwards. Don’t curl them like a fist.

Step 4: Face your palms towards your chest. The people you’re signing to will see the back of your hand. This is sometimes called the ‘dorsal surface’.This completes the ‘love’ part of the expression.

Step 5: Now let go of your left hand and let it relax.With your right hand, point towards the person you’re signing to with your index finger. This completes the ‘you’ part of the expression.

Easy, right? Sometimes, people who have no idea how sign language works are afraid to learn it as they think it’s too complex. It’s just like any other language.

The only thing you have to keep in mind is the person you’re signing to is seeing your gestures. Say, instead of pointing toward your mom, you pointed toward your dog. She will probably tell you to ask your dog to make those lovely pancakes next time! Or maybe she’ll think the dog is taking sign language classes from you!

Who knows!

If you need to learn visually for better understanding, you can take a look at the video above. The woman in the video is showing us how to say “I love you” in BSL. There’s no single or unified sign for the sentence “I love you” in BSL.

Conclusion

So, that’s all about I love you in sign language. We learned to say the sentence in British Sign Language. Again, a crucial piece of advice, make sure your loved one is clearly seeing you signing the words to them. One mistake and they could be thinking that you’re suggesting going to a rock concert, especially in ASL, since the sign for “I love you” in ASL kind of looks like we’re rocking with our hands!

FAQs

Can Anyone Learn Sign Language?

Yes! Anyone can learn sign language, no matter their age or hearing ability. With constant practice, you can learn the basics and even become fluent over time.

How Long Does It Take To Learn Sign Language?

Learning sign language depends on how much time you practice and your learning style. You can learn basic signs quickly, but becoming fluent may take years of consistent practice.

Are There Any Online Resources To Learn Sign Language?

Yes! Here are some options:

1. YouTube: Free videos and lessons.
2. Online courses: Recognised institutes like Lead Academy offer online courses on BSL.
3. Apps: Try apps for fun and interactive learning.

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