To sign "momma," start by forming an open "5" handshape with your dominant hand, keeping your fingers spread apart. Bring your hand up to your face and tap the tip of your thumb against your chin twice. Your palm should be facing sideways, and your fingers should point straight up.
Sign "my" by placing a flat hand on your chest, then sign "momma" by tapping your thumb on your chin twice with an open hand. Finish with the sign for "come over."
Point to yourself for "I," cross your arms over your chest for "love," sign "my," and then use the open "5" handshape tapping your chin for "momma."
Sign "your" by pushing a flat palm toward the person, sign "momma" at your chin, and then sign "where" by shaking your index finger side to side while furrowing your eyebrows.
Sign "my" by placing a flat hand on your chest, then sign "momma" by tapping your thumb on your chin twice with an open hand. Finish with the sign for "come over."
Point to yourself for "I," cross your arms over your chest for "love," sign "my," and then use the open "5" handshape tapping your chin for "momma."
Sign "your" by pushing a flat palm toward the person, sign "momma" at your chin, and then sign "where" by shaking your index finger side to side while furrowing your eyebrows.
In ASL, the exact same sign—tapping the thumb of an open "5" hand on the chin—is generally used for "mom," "mother," "momma," and "mommy." The specific English translation often depends on the context of your sentence and your facial expressions.
Tapping twice is the standard way to sign the noun "momma." A single tap or a single forward movement from the chin is often used as the base for other signs, like "grandmother," so the double tap helps keep the meaning clear.
Yes, you should use your dominant hand to sign "momma." If you are right-handed, use your right hand to tap your chin. If you are left-handed, use your left hand. Just be sure to keep it consistent!
