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Jenny chiu Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Are they the same?

Are they the same?

My ears hurt.
My ears are hurt.
  

Top answer

The second is very unnatural. You will need a more appropriate adjective like sore, aching, or throbbing.

— RandomGuy

  • The second is very unnatural.
  • You will need a more appropriate adjective like sore, aching, or throbbing.
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The second is very unnatural. You will need a more appropriate adjective like sore, aching, or throbbing.
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Jenny chiuAre they the same?
No.

My ears hurt. ~ I feel pain in my ears.
My ears are hurt. ~ Someone or something has injured my ears.

CJ
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CalifJimMy ears are hurt. ~ Someone or something has injured my ears.
Wouldn’t we need the present perfect or the simple past for that?
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Aspara GusWouldn’t we need the present perfect or the simple past for that?
Well, I wouldn't!

Scenario: Huge explosion. A man who was standing very near was subjected to a very loud sound that nearly burst his eardrums.

Man (holding his ears with his hands): Help! Help! My ears are hurt!

Sounds fine to me.

CJ
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CalifJimScenario: Huge explosion. A man who was standing very near was subjected to a very loud sound that nearly burst his eardrums.
Man (holding his ears with his hands): Help! Help! My ears are hurt!
Fair enough, I suppose.
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