Sign for 11 in ASL
Quick answer: The sign for 11 in ASL uses the number 11 handshape. It is commonly used for counting, age, time, money, dates, addresses, scores, and quantities.
How to Sign 11 in ASL
To sign 11, hold your dominant hand in a loose fist with your palm facing inward. Flick your index finger upward twice. Keep the movement small, clear, and controlled.
This number sign is used in many everyday contexts, including counting, age, time, money, dates, scores, math, and classroom activities.
| Dominant Handshape | 11-hand: loose fist with the index finger flicking upward twice |
|---|---|
| Non-Dominant Handshape | Not used |
| Location | Neutral signing space in front of the body |
| Palm Orientation | Usually palm inward toward the signer |
| Movement | Small repeated upward flick of the index finger |
| Non-Manual Markers | Neutral expression; raised eyebrows may be used in questions |
When to Use This Sign
Use 11 when counting, giving quantities, talking about age, telling time, discussing money, sharing scores, or using numbers in math and classroom contexts.
- counting and number sequences
- age
- time and schedules
- money amounts
- scores, dates, and quantities
Eleven is part of the 11–15 number pattern, so mastering this sign helps with the next several ASL numbers too.
Common Mistakes
- Flicking the finger outward instead of upward
- Making the movement too large
- Using only one flick instead of two
- Letting the whole arm move instead of keeping the movement small
- Confusing 11 with similar number signs from 12 through 15
Example Sentences
ASL gloss: BOOK I HAVE ELEVEN
English: I have eleven books.
ASL gloss: ELEVEN PEOPLE ARRIVE
English: Eleven people arrived.
ASL gloss: MY CHILD AGE ELEVEN
English: My child is eleven years old.
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