To sign 'mum', form 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 to the side, and your fingers should point straight up.
Sign 'my' by placing a flat hand on your chest, then sign 'mum' by tapping your thumb on your chin.
Point to yourself for 'I', cross your arms over your chest for 'love', sign 'my', and finish with the sign for 'mum'.
Sign 'your' by pushing a flat hand toward the person, sign 'mum', and then sign 'home' while raising your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Sign 'my' by placing a flat hand on your chest, then sign 'mum' by tapping your thumb on your chin.
Point to yourself for 'I', cross your arms over your chest for 'love', sign 'my', and finish with the sign for 'mum'.
Sign 'your' by pushing a flat hand toward the person, sign 'mum', and then sign 'home' while raising your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Yes, the signs for 'mum', 'mom', and 'mother' are exactly the same in ASL. You use the open '5' handshape and tap your thumb on your chin regardless of which English word you are translating.
Typically, you tap your chin twice to sign 'mum'. In very fast, conversational signing, you might see it tapped just once, but a double tap is the standard dictionary form and is best for beginners.
You should use your dominant hand to sign 'mum'. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand. Keep your non-dominant hand resting at your side.
