hurting
word · lemma: hurt
/ˈhɝtɪŋ/
HUR-ting
/hˈɜːtɪŋ/
HUR-ting
Definition
Feeling physical pain or causing pain. It can also mean feeling emotional pain or causing someone emotional pain.
Usage & Nuances
'Hurting' is the -ing form of 'hurt' and often describes a temporary state: 'My leg is hurting.' It is common for both physical and emotional pain. For body pain, English also often uses 'it hurts' more naturally than 'I am hurting' in many situations.
Spanish: doler - hacer daño emocionalPortuguese (BR): doer - magoarPortuguese (PT): doer - magoarChinese (Simplified): 疼 - 伤害（感情）Chinese (Traditional): 疼 - 傷害（感情）Hindi: दर्द होना - भावनात्मक चोट पहुँचानाArabic: يؤلم - يجرح مشاعرBengali: ব্যথা করছে - কষ্ট পাচ্ছেRussian: болит - причиняет боль - страдаетJapanese: 痛い - 傷ついているVietnamese: đau - bị tổn thươngKorean: 아프다 - 상처받다Turkish: ağrıyor - acı çekiyorUrdu: درد کر رہا ہے - تکلیف میں ہےIndonesian: sakit - terluka
Example Sentences
Her words are hurting him.
basic
That breakup is still hurting, even months later.
natural
My arm is hurting today.
basic
I am hurting after the game.
basic
If your knee keeps hurting, you should see a doctor.
natural
I know you're hurting, but you don't have to go through it alone.
natural