To sign 'in-law' (which is the same as the sign for 'law'), hold your non-dominant hand flat with the fingers pointing up and the palm facing sideways. Form an 'L' shape with your dominant hand. Tap the thumb side of your 'L' hand against the upper part of your non-dominant palm, then move it down to tap the lower part of the palm.
To sign this, you would first sign 'mother' by tapping your thumb on your chin, and then immediately sign 'in-law' (law) to complete the concept of 'mother-in-law'.
Sign 'two', then 'brother', followed by the sign for 'in-law'. In ASL, you don't need to add an 's' for plural; the number indicates there is more than one.
When referring to 'in-laws' generally, you can simply use the sign for 'in-law' (law) after establishing that you are talking about your spouse's family.
To sign this, you would first sign 'mother' by tapping your thumb on your chin, and then immediately sign 'in-law' (law) to complete the concept of 'mother-in-law'.
Sign 'two', then 'brother', followed by the sign for 'in-law'. In ASL, you don't need to add an 's' for plural; the number indicates there is more than one.
When referring to 'in-laws' generally, you can simply use the sign for 'in-law' (law) after establishing that you are talking about your spouse's family.
No, you do not sign the English word 'in'. In ASL, you simply sign the specific family member (like 'mother' or 'sister') immediately followed by the sign for 'law'.
Yes! The sign used for 'in-law' is the exact same sign used for 'law'. The meaning is understood based on the context, especially when it follows a family member sign.
The side of your thumb or the palm side of your 'L' hand should tap against the open palm of your non-dominant hand.
