How to Sign "Visit"

To sign "visit," form both hands into "V" handshapes by extending your index and middle fingers. Hold your hands up in front of your face or upper chest with your palms facing toward you. Move both hands in alternating circular motions, rolling them forward, up, back, and down.

Examples Using "Visit" in a Sentence

1

I want to visit my grandmother.

Sign "I" and "want," then use the alternating "V" handshapes for "visit," followed by "my" and "grandmother."

2

Are you visiting New York?

Raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question. Sign "you," then "visit" using the circular "V" hands, and finally fingerspell N-Y for New York.

3

Thanks for visiting!

Start by signing "thank you" with your dominant hand, then transition into the "visit" sign with both hands making the alternating circular movement.

How to Sign "Visit"
To sign "visit," form both hands into "V" handshapes by extending your index and middle fingers. Hold your hands up in front of your face or upper chest with your palms facing toward you. Move both hands in alternating circular motions, rolling them forward, up, back, and down.
Visual Logic(Etymology)
This is an initialized sign, meaning it uses the first letter of the English word. The "V" handshapes represent "visit," while the alternating circular motion visually represents the act of moving around, mingling, or going from place to place.
Signing Tips
Keep the circular motion smooth and alternating, similar to pedaling a bicycle backward. Ensure your palms stay facing toward you throughout the movement, and keep the circles comfortably in front of your upper chest and face.
Common Mistakes
A frequent mistake is moving both hands in unison rather than alternating them. Another common error is pointing the palms outward instead of inward toward the body. Make sure your "V" handshapes are clearly defined.
Regional Variations
This sign is widely used and understood across the ASL community with minimal regional variation.
Examples Using "Visit" in a Sentence
1

I want to visit my grandmother.

Sign "I" and "want," then use the alternating "V" handshapes for "visit," followed by "my" and "grandmother."

2

Are you visiting New York?

Raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question. Sign "you," then "visit" using the circular "V" hands, and finally fingerspell N-Y for New York.

3

Thanks for visiting!

Start by signing "thank you" with your dominant hand, then transition into the "visit" sign with both hands making the alternating circular movement.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do the hands move together or alternate?

The hands should alternate. As one hand moves forward and up in its circular path, the other hand should be moving back and down, similar to how your feet move when pedaling a bicycle.

Which way should my palms face?

Your palms should face inward, toward your own body. This is a common point of confusion, as many beginners try to point their palms outward toward the person they are talking to.

Can I use this sign for visiting a website?

No, this sign is typically used for physically visiting a person or a physical place. If you are talking about visiting a website, you would usually just sign "go to" or use signs related to the internet.

ASL is a beautiful, expressive language. Practice regularly and have fun!