← All sign guides

How to Sign "Yes" in ASL

Category: Everyday
Handshape: S-hand (fist)

Step-by-step

  1. Make a fist with your dominant hand, knuckles facing outward.
  2. Nod the fist up and down at the wrist, like a head nodding.

Deaf-culture tip

The sign literally mimics a head nodding 'yes'.

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.

Start learning free →

Related signs