How to Sign "Feet"

To sign *feet*, form your dominant hand into a '1' handshape with the index finger extended and pointing downwards. Point down toward one of your feet, then make a small arcing motion to point down toward your other foot. The sign naturally indicates the location of your feet.

Examples Using "Feet" in a Sentence

1

My feet are tired.

Sign 'feet' by pointing down at one foot and then the other, followed by the sign for 'tired' (hands on chest, dropping downward).

2

Your shoes are too big for your feet.

Use the sign for 'feet' by pointing down at both of your feet to establish what the shoes are too big for.

3

He has very large feet.

Point down at your feet to sign 'feet', then use the sign for 'large' (L-hands moving apart) to describe their size.

How to Sign "Feet"
To sign *feet*, form your dominant hand into a '1' handshape with the index finger extended and pointing downwards. Point down toward one of your feet, then make a small arcing motion to point down toward your other foot. The sign naturally indicates the location of your feet.
Visual Logic(Etymology)
This sign is highly iconic and literal. You are simply using your index finger to point to the physical location of your feet, making it very easy to remember.
Signing Tips
Make sure your index finger is clearly pointing down towards your actual feet. You don't need to bend over or touch your feet; a simple pointing gesture from your normal waist-level signing space is perfectly clear.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is pointing straight ahead instead of downwards. Remember that this sign is highly visual and literal, so your finger must point down toward the floor where your feet are located.
Regional Variations
This sign is widely used and understood across the ASL community with minimal regional variation.
Examples Using "Feet" in a Sentence
1

My feet are tired.

Sign 'feet' by pointing down at one foot and then the other, followed by the sign for 'tired' (hands on chest, dropping downward).

2

Your shoes are too big for your feet.

Use the sign for 'feet' by pointing down at both of your feet to establish what the shoes are too big for.

3

He has very large feet.

Point down at your feet to sign 'feet', then use the sign for 'large' (L-hands moving apart) to describe their size.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sign for 'foot' the same as 'feet'?

They are very similar! For 'foot' (singular), you typically just point down once toward the specific foot you are talking about. For 'feet' (plural), you point to one foot and then make a small arc to point to the other.

Do I need to bend down to touch my feet?

No, you do not need to bend down. You can perform the sign comfortably from your normal signing space around your torso, simply angling your index finger to point downwards.

How do I sign 'feet' as a unit of measurement?

The sign shown here is for the body part. If you want to sign 'feet' as a measurement (like 'five feet tall'), you would typically fingerspell F-T or use a specific measurement sign, rather than pointing to your toes.

ASL is a beautiful, expressive language. Practice regularly and have fun!