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🤟 How to sign
To sign "MY FAULT" in American Sign Language (ASL), first sign "MY" by placing your flat hand on your chest, then sign "FAULT" by making a fist with your dominant hand and striking it against your opposite shoulder, showing personal responsibility for a mistake.
📖 Word definition
An expression used to acknowledge personal responsibility for a mistake, error, or wrongdoing; admitting that one is to blame.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with flat hand for "MY", then form fist for "FAULT".
- Starting Position: Flat hand placed on center of chest for "MY".
- Movement: After "MY", form fist and strike opposite shoulder for "FAULT".
- Path: Direct movement from chest to shoulder area.
- Hand Orientation: Palm touches chest, then knuckles contact shoulder.
- Facial Expression: Apologetic or regretful expression showing acknowledgment of responsibility.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong target area: Strike the shoulder, not the chest or arm.
❌ Open hand for fault: Use closed fist, not open hand for "FAULT".
❌ Too gentle contact: Make clear contact with shoulder to show impact.
❌ Missing "MY": Always include the "MY" portion before signing "FAULT".
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I'm sorry, my fault."
How to sign: Sign "sorry" (fist circles on chest) → sign "my fault" (flat hand on chest → fist strikes shoulder).
"The accident was my fault."
How to sign: Sign "accident" (index fingers collide) → sign "was" → sign "my fault" (flat hand on chest → fist strikes shoulder).
"My fault, I forgot."
How to sign: Sign "my fault" (flat hand on chest → fist strikes shoulder) → sign "I" (point to self) → sign "forgot" (hand wipes across forehead).