BE • ASL Dictionary - handspeak.com
There is no word-for-word translation for "be". Instead, use several equivalents in sentences, such as HAVE, WILL, BECOME, and so on. Meaning: exist; have. Sign from HAVE. Sign BECOME. E.g. "I want to be an English-ASL interpreter." Be aware that there is no "be" verbs such as "is", "are", etc. in ASL (and even some spoken languages).
American Sign Language ASL Video Dictionary - be
How to sign: the English word "be," used in ASL to emphasize the exact English phrasing "my favorite song is Let it Be, by the Beatles", "the past participle of 'be' is 'been'";
be: - American Sign Language
We do not use "state of being verbs" in ASL.
American Sign Language Grammar: “To Be Verbs”
However, in many cases, American Sign Language doesn’t have verb conjugations. And, there are NO “To be verbs” in ASL. In English, the “To be verbs” include: am, is, are, was, were, be. Now, in American Sign Language, this is how you can substitute the “to be” verbs. Use “now / present” for “am, is, are”
Sign for BE - Signing Savvy
Sign Variations for this Word. Variation 1 - ASL ; Variation 2 - SEE; Variation 3 - Fingerspelled
To-be verbs in American Sign Language - handspeak.com
'To be' verbs don't exist in American Sign Language, like other spoken languages. Learn how to express phrases that substitute 'to be' verbs in English.
Guide: How to Say "Be" in American Sign Language (ASL ...
In ASL, every word or concept has a unique sign, including the word "be." This guide will provide you with formal and informal ways to express "be" in ASL and will offer useful tips, examples, and variations.