← All sign guides
How to Sign "Water" in ASL
Category: Everyday
Handshape: W-hand (index, middle, ring extended)
Step-by-step
- Extend three fingers to make a W shape.
- Tap the index finger against your chin twice.
Deaf-culture tip
Signs for many drinks start with their fingerspelled letter at the chin — W for water, C for coffee.
Learn ASL the right way — from Deaf teachers
Single signs are a great start, but real ASL fluency comes from learning Deaf culture too. Our app has 250 bite-size lessons built by Deaf founders — the first 25 are free, no credit card needed.