How to Sign "My Heart"

To sign "my heart", start by forming an open handshape with your dominant hand, then bend your middle finger forward slightly. Bring your hand to the left side of your chest, placing the tip of your middle finger directly over your heart. You can gently tap your middle finger against your chest to complete the sign.

Examples Using "My Heart" in a Sentence

1

She has my heart.

Point to the person you are talking about, then sign "my heart" to express your deep affection for them.

2

My heart hurts.

Sign "my heart" by touching your middle finger to your chest, followed by the sign for "hurt" located near your chest area.

3

Listen to my heart.

First, sign "listen" by cupping your hand near your ear, and then sign "my heart" to direct attention to your feelings.

How to Sign "My Heart"
To sign "my heart", start by forming an open handshape with your dominant hand, then bend your middle finger forward slightly. Bring your hand to the left side of your chest, placing the tip of your middle finger directly over your heart. You can gently tap your middle finger against your chest to complete the sign.
Visual Logic(Etymology)
This sign is highly intuitive and visually motivated. It uses the "feeling" handshape—an open hand with a bent middle finger—and places it directly over the anatomical location of the heart, connecting the physical organ with the concept of inner emotions.
Signing Tips
Make sure to use the bent middle finger handshape, which is a common ASL handshape for signs related to feelings and emotions. Be sure to place your hand specifically on the left side of your chest, where your physical heart is located, rather than in the center.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using a completely flat palm against the center of the chest. While a flat palm means "my" or "mine", bending the middle finger and placing it over the left side of the chest specifically refers to the heart.
Regional Variations
This sign is widely used and understood across the ASL community with minimal regional variation.
Examples Using "My Heart" in a Sentence
1

She has my heart.

Point to the person you are talking about, then sign "my heart" to express your deep affection for them.

2

My heart hurts.

Sign "my heart" by touching your middle finger to your chest, followed by the sign for "hurt" located near your chest area.

3

Listen to my heart.

First, sign "listen" by cupping your hand near your ear, and then sign "my heart" to direct attention to your feelings.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between signing "my" and "my heart"?

The sign for "my" uses a flat palm placed flat against the center of your chest. "My heart" uses an open hand with the middle finger bent inward, touching the left side of your chest directly over your heart.

Why is the middle finger bent in this sign?

In ASL, the open hand with a bent middle finger is frequently used as a base handshape for signs related to emotions, feelings, and internal physical states, such as "feel", "sick", or "pity".

Can I use this sign to talk about the physical organ?

Yes, this sign can be used to refer to the physical heart organ, such as when discussing a heartbeat or a medical condition, as well as the metaphorical heart related to love and emotions.

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