How to sign “Sorry” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Sorry” instead
Step by step
- Close your dominant hand into a fist.
- Hold the fist against the centre of your chest.
- Move it in small circles against your chest.
Practice tip
Mouth 'sorry' silently while signing to make it unmistakable.
Text-based guide researched from BSL-specific references (BSL SignBank, BDA-adjacent teaching materials and BSL dictionaries) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade. BSL has regional variation — this is the most widely taught form.