# How to Sign “Brother” in Sign Language

Brothers, with their camaraderie and shared memories, bring a sense of kinship and companionship into our lives. Knowing how to sign 'brother' in American Sign Language (ASL) can be a valuable skill for fostering connections and engaging in light-hearted small talk situations at work, helping to build rapport and understanding among colleagues.

## Signing “Brother”

1. Hand shape: Extend both hands into an ‘L’ handshape.
2. Hand location: Hold your dominant hand close to your forehead, and your non-dominant hand at about chest level.
3. Movement: Bring your dominant hand to meet your non-dominant hand, placing the side of your dominant hand in between the ‘L’ of your non-dominant hand.
4. Facial expression: Keep a neutral facial expression.

## Learn how to sign other family members!

[Mother](/content/asl/mother/index.html) | [Father](/content/asl/father/index.html) | [Sister](/content/asl/sister/index.html) | [Brother](/content/asl/brother/index.html) | [Grandmother](/content/asl/grandmother/index.html) | [Grandfather](/content/asl/grandfather/index.html) | [Aunt](/content/asl/aunt/index.html) | [Uncle](/content/asl/uncle/index.html) | [Cousin](/content/asl/cousin/index.html) | [Parents](/content/asl/parents/index.html)

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