To sign "error," form a 'Y' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your thumb and pinky finger while keeping your middle, ring, and index fingers curled. Bring your hand up to your face with your palm facing inward toward yourself. Lightly tap the knuckles of your curled fingers against the center of your chin.
Point to yourself to indicate 'I', sign 'error' by tapping your chin with the 'Y' handshape, and then sign 'test'.
First, sign 'computer' by tapping a 'C' handshape on your forehead or arm, then sign 'error' to indicate the fault.
Start with the sign for 'please' by rubbing your chest in a circular motion, sign 'fix', and finish with the sign for 'error'.
Point to yourself to indicate 'I', sign 'error' by tapping your chin with the 'Y' handshape, and then sign 'test'.
First, sign 'computer' by tapping a 'C' handshape on your forehead or arm, then sign 'error' to indicate the fault.
Start with the sign for 'please' by rubbing your chest in a circular motion, sign 'fix', and finish with the sign for 'error'.
Yes! In ASL, the concepts of 'error,' 'wrong,' and 'mistake' all share the exact same sign. You rely on the context of your sentence to clarify which English word best fits the translation.
A single, firm tap is the standard dictionary form for 'error.' However, you might occasionally see a double tap used in casual conversation or to add emphasis to the fact that a mistake was made.
You should always use your dominant hand to sign 'error.' If you are right-handed, use your right hand to tap your chin; if you are left-handed, use your left hand.
