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Thongcc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

PAIN

My hand is very pain? / My hand is very painful? (Which one is correct?)

How to correctly use the word "pain" and painful"

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The second one (painful) is correct here. Think of "pain" as a noun and "painful" as an adjective.

— Nef

  • The second one (painful) is correct here.
  • Think of "pain" as a noun and "painful" as an adjective.
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The second one (painful) is correct here.

Think of "pain" as a noun and "painful" as an adjective.
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i think it should be "my hand hurts."

Painful is generally used to describe things , mostly bad experiences.
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Davidrock65i think it should be "my hand hurts."

Painful is generally used to describe things , mostly bad experiences.
Not only, look here: painful feet
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pain·ful

Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): sometimes pain·ful·ler sometimes
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“My hand hurts” is fine too. It probably is more common than "my hand is painful."
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I agree - it's a far more common way to say you "hurt." (At least, AmE.)

My hand hurts - that cut I got is very painful.

My head hurts - this headache I have is really painful.

However, you CAN say "my hand is really painful right now."
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What about "my foot is really painful." or "my head is really painful?"
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It's okay. Just less common than "my foot really hurts" or "my head really hurts."
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