To sign 'know', form your dominant hand into a flat shape with your fingers together, then bend it slightly at the knuckles. Bring the tips of your fingers to tap the side of your forehead. The motion is a simple, direct tap to the head, representing knowledge stored in the mind.
Point to yourself, sign 'know', and then sign 'answer'.
Point to the person, sign 'know', and raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself, sign 'know', and then point to the object or situation you are referring to.
Point to yourself, sign 'know', and then sign 'answer'.
Point to the person, sign 'know', and raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself, sign 'know', and then point to the object or situation you are referring to.
'Know' uses a bent flat hand tapping the forehead, while 'think' uses a single extended index finger pointing to or tapping the forehead.
ASL has a specific sign for 'don't know'. You start the sign for 'know' and then twist your hand outward away from your head while shaking your head.
You can tap it once or twice. A single, firm tap often emphasizes that you definitely know something, while a double tap is common in casual conversation.
