Sign for -EN Suffix in ASL
Quick answer: The -EN suffix in ASL is fingerspelled E-N. It helps learners recognize verb patterns like “to make” or “to become.”
How to Recognize -EN
Watch for the E-N pattern at the end of fingerspelled words. The goal is to recognize it instantly rather than process each letter.
Why It Matters
This suffix signals a shift into action. Recognizing it helps you interpret words more quickly instead of reconstructing them piece by piece.
Example
ASL gloss: DARK + E-N
English: darken
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