Conjugation of "Hurt" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
To cause physical or emotional pain to someone or something.
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All 12 Tenses of "Hurt"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "hurt" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I hurt |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I hurt |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will hurt |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am hurting |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was hurting |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be hurting |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have hurt |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had hurt |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have hurt |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been hurting |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been hurting |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been hurting |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Hurt" — Hurt
The past simple of "hurt" is "hurt". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "hurt" is irregular, "hurt" is not formed by adding -ed — you have to memorize this form. See our simple past tense guide for a deeper explanation of the simple past.
- Be careful not to hurt yourself with the knife. A1
- His words hurt her feelings deeply. A2
- The scandal hurt the company's reputation significantly. B1
Past Participle of "Hurt" — Hurt
The past participle of "hurt" is "hurt". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have hurt"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was hurt"). Because "hurt" is irregular, "hurt" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.
- Be careful not to hurt yourself with the knife. A1
- His words hurt her feelings deeply. A2
- The scandal hurt the company's reputation significantly. B1
Is "Hurt" Regular or Irregular?
"Hurt" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "hurt", past simple "hurt", and past participle "hurt". The 3rd-person singular present is "hurts" and the present participle/gerund is "hurting". Conjugation pattern: zero-change irregular: hurt-hurt-hurt.
Conjugation pattern: zero-change irregular: hurt-hurt-hurt
How to Pronounce "Hurt" and Its Forms
Hurt: /hɜːrt/ — Stress pattern: O
The 'ur' sound is like in 'bird' not 'her'. The final 't' is sharp and clear.
Common mispronunciation of "hurt"
Some confuse the vowel sound with 'heart' /hɑːrt/ instead of /hɜːrt/.
How to Use "Hurt" — Common Grammar Patterns
Use for both physical pain and emotional suffering. Works with reflexive pronouns: 'I hurt myself.'
S + V + OS + V + reflexive
Example Sentences with "Hurt" in Different Tenses
- Simple Present: His words hurt her feelings deeply. A2
- Simple Past: Be careful not to hurt yourself with the knife. A1
Common Collocations with "Hurt"
- hurt feelings
- hurt someone's pride
- it hurts
When to Use "Hurt" vs Similar Verbs
Smart synonyms — when to use each one
- injure — for physical damage to body or structure
- wound — for serious physical or emotional injury
Antonyms: heal, help
Common Mistakes with "Hurt"
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Wrong: She hurt often.
Correct: She hurts often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).
Other Forms of "Hurt"
- Adjective: hurtful
Conjugation Tables for "Hurt"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not hurt · He does not hurt
- Simple past: I did not hurt · She did not hurt
- Present perfect: I have not hurt · He has not hurt
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you hurt? · Does he hurt?
- Simple past: Did you hurt?
- Present perfect: Have you hurt?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is hurt
- Simple past passive: It was hurt
- Present perfect passive: It has been hurt
Frequently Asked Questions About "Hurt"
- Is "hurt" regular or irregular?
- "hurt" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "hurt" and past participle is "hurt". You must memorize these forms.
- What is the past tense of "hurt"?
- The simple past of "hurt" is "hurt".
- Are the past simple and past participle the same for "hurt"?
- Yes, for this irregular verb, both the past simple and past participle are "hurt".