To sign 'marry me', you will combine the signs for 'marry' and 'me'. First, form both hands into slightly cupped shapes. Bring your dominant hand down to clasp your non-dominant hand, symbolizing two people joining together. Then, release the clasp and point to your chest with your dominant hand (using either your index finger or thumb) to sign 'me'.
Sign 'YOU', then 'MARRY ME'. Make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward, as this is a yes/no question in ASL.
Sign 'HE', 'ASK', and then 'MARRY ME'. Keep your facial expression excited or happy to match the context of the sentence.
Sign 'I', 'HOPE', 'SHE', 'WANT', and finish with 'MARRY ME'. Use a hopeful and sincere facial expression.
Sign 'YOU', then 'MARRY ME'. Make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward, as this is a yes/no question in ASL.
Sign 'HE', 'ASK', and then 'MARRY ME'. Keep your facial expression excited or happy to match the context of the sentence.
Sign 'I', 'HOPE', 'SHE', 'WANT', and finish with 'MARRY ME'. Use a hopeful and sincere facial expression.
In ASL, you do not need separate signs for 'will' or 'you' in this context. You can simply sign 'YOU MARRY ME' while raising your eyebrows. The raised eyebrows naturally indicate that you are asking a yes/no question.
Your dominant hand should be the active hand that moves from above to clasp your non-dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand acts as the stationary base.
No, the standard sign for 'marry' involves cupping one hand over the other. Intertwining your fingers changes the meaning and can look like the signs for 'machine' or 'roommate'.
