To sign "got it" (which is the ASL sign for "understand"), bring your dominant hand up near your upper chest or shoulder level. Start with your hand in a closed fist with your palm facing toward you. Then, quickly flick your index finger straight up so it points at the ceiling, as if a lightbulb just went off in your mind.
Sign "got it" with an enthusiastic nod and a bright facial expression to show sudden, exciting comprehension.
Sign "got it" while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to turn the statement into a yes/no question.
Shake your head and furrow your eyebrows while signing "got it" to indicate that you still do not understand the concept.
Sign "got it" with an enthusiastic nod and a bright facial expression to show sudden, exciting comprehension.
Sign "got it" while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to turn the statement into a yes/no question.
Shake your head and furrow your eyebrows while signing "got it" to indicate that you still do not understand the concept.
Yes! In ASL, the concept of comprehending something ("getting it") and "understanding" use the exact same sign. The meaning is derived from the context of your conversation.
No, this sign specifically means mental comprehension. If you physically caught a ball, received a package, or went to get an item, you would use the signs for "CATCH" or "GET/RECEIVE" instead.
You should use your dominant hand for this sign. If you are right-handed, use your right hand to make the flicking motion near the right side of your chest or head.
