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I hurt vs I get hurt

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'I hurt' is used when you are the one causing the pain or injury, while 'I get hurt' is used when you are the one experiencing the pain or injury. They are not directly comparable as they represent different perspectives on the action of hurting.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1361 views

I hurt

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you are causing pain or injury to yourself or others.

Examples:

I hurt my knee when I fell.
She hurt her feelings when he didn't call her back.
He hurt his hand while working on the car.
Don't hurt yourself while lifting that heavy box.
The harsh words hurt his pride.

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I hurt my ankle during practice.
I hurt myself in the chute.
I hurt my shoulder back there.
I hurt somebody's feelings once.
I hurt someone who has feelings for me.
My next move is maybe I hurt myself.
It doesn't mean I hurt them.
I've lost count of the people I hurt.
- They said I hurt kids.
I'm genuinely sorry that I hurt Chuck today.
When you hurt, I hurt.
I hurt her... and I regret it deeply.
I hurt just looking at you.
He doesn't understand how badly I hurt.
A long time ago, I hurt someone.
Scream, make noise, I hurt you.
And I hurt people... you.
But I hurt people... that mean everything to me.
Why would I hurt your daughter?
That's why I hurt your mom.

Alternatives:

I am in pain
I am causing pain
I am injured
I am causing injury
I am experiencing pain

I get hurt

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you are the one experiencing pain or injury caused by someone or something else.

Examples:

I get hurt every time I see that sad movie.
She gets hurt easily by criticism.
He gets hurt when people make fun of him.
Don't get hurt by what others say.
The child got hurt while playing in the park.

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Why didn't I get hurt?
Wh-why didn't I get hurt?
And, man, do I get hurt!
Connected. Every time I get hurt, she feels the pain.
Then when things go wrong, I get hurt.
I start to have feelings for you again, you pull away, I get hurt.
Then why should I get hurt?
Every time I get hurt, she feels the pain.
My mom always sings to me when I get hurt.
If I get hurt, I get paid.
And, you know, the only place I get hurt is out there.
Also that I can handle the stress of being a witness and that when I get hurt, I bounce back really fast.
I start to have feelings for you again, you pull away, I get hurt.
Molly, why would I get hurt?
I mean, I get hurt last night, and what's the first thing I do?
I'm not just a diva, I'm human and I get hurt.
I get hurt, or you take a risk you shouldn't so I won't get hurt.
Steve, you are someone who gives his all for what he believes in and whether I get hurt or whether I die, you are a man I'm willing to follow.
What if I get hurt again?
¿Qué that if that plan changes If I get hurt.

Alternatives:

I am injured by
I am in pain from
I am affected by injury
I am experiencing pain from
I am harmed by

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