๐ข๐ช
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American Sign Language
American Sign Language phrasebook
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Alternative forms
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ASLwrite notation -
SignWriting notation
- (with the hand in various locations and rotations to indicate the subject and object) ILY@Left1-PalmLeft1, ILY@Center-PalmForward, ILY@Right2-PalmRight2, etc.
Etymology
A blend of the ASL letters I, L, and Y, from the initials of English I love you.
Production
- This one-handed ASL sign is produced with an affectionate smile:
- Posture the dominant hand in the โI/L/Yโ handshape about half an armโs length in front of the shoulder, palm facing forward.
- Hold the hand briefly in this posture.
- The hand may be moved or rotated to indicate the subject and object of the affection. The back of the hand faces toward the subject. The palm faces toward the object.
Verb
(ASL gloss: I-LOVE-YOU)
- I love you.
- (transitive, inflecting with subject and object) to love
Usage notes
- (I love you): This sign usually indicates a platonic love and is used to express affection toward a large group of mere acquaintances.
Synonyms
- (to love): S@BackWrist-PalmBack-S@Chest-PalmBack
- (love ya): (when valedicting a cherished person) ๐ ๑ชก๑ฉง๐ ๐ค๐ค๑ชก๐ฃฎ๐ฃด๑ฉง๐ค๐ฃฒ