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Bedoor Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

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hi ,,

Are these sentences right?
- I hate myself to be hungry
- I hate being hungry

thank you Emotion: smile
  

Top answer

I hate myself for being hungry is grammatical but the meaning is a little odd. I hate myself for being greedy may be a more natural thing to say. I hate being hungry is fine.

— Cool Breeze

  • I hate myself for being hungry is grammatical but the meaning is a little odd.
  • I hate myself for being greedy may be a more natural thing to say.
  • I hate being hungry is fine.
  • CB
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I hate myself for being hungry is grammatical but the meaning is a little odd. I hate myself for being greedy may be a more natural thing to say.

I hate being hungry is fine.

CB
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Is it right?
He can't tolerate her being sad.
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No. You should use the verb stand.

He can't stand her being sad.
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And does it mean "he can't stand her sadness"? (He wants her to be happy)?
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shininggirlAnd does it mean "he can't stand her sadness"? (He wants her to be happy)?
Yes
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