"marriage" American Sign Language (ASL)

American Sign Language: "marriage / marry " MARRIAGE: The sign for "marriage" is made by clasping both hands comfortably together. For right-handed people the right hand should be on top of the left hand. MARRIAGE / MARRY: Memory Aid: think of a couple joining hands at their wedding: HUSBAND: WIFE: Okay, let me show you better way to sign WIFE. It is a "compound." Instead of signing "GIRL + MARRIAGE" I simply bring a modified "C" handshape down from my chin. I consider this to be a better way to sign WIFE because it is more efficient. The sign for HUSBAND also can be "compounded" and uses a modified "C" as the starting and ending handshape. WIFE: NOTE: The "marriage" sign doesn't mean "wedding." They are two different signs. See: WEDDING. Also see: "Do you mind if I marry your daughter?" You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™ Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "marriage / marry "

MARRIAGE:
The sign for "marriage" is made by clasping both hands comfortably together.
For right-handed people the right hand should be on top of the left hand.

MARRIAGE / MARRY:

Memory Aid: think of a couple joining hands at their wedding:

HUSBAND:

WIFE:

Okay, let me show you better way to sign WIFE. It is a "compound." Instead of signing "GIRL + MARRIAGE" I simply bring a modified "C" handshape down from my chin. I consider this to be a better way to sign WIFE because it is more efficient. The sign for HUSBAND also can be "compounded" and uses a modified "C" as the starting and ending handshape.

WIFE:

NOTE: The "marriage" sign doesn't mean "wedding." They are two different signs.
See: WEDDING.

Also see: "Do you mind if I marry your daughter?"

You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™
Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com