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My throat hurts when I swallow.

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Narrator

My throat hurts when I swallow.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Describing Symptoms

I'm experiencing throat pain when I swallow.

Seeking Medical Advice

My throat hurts when I swallow; should I see a doctor?

Casual Conversation

Ugh, my throat's killing me when I swallow.

Explaining Absence

I'm calling in sick because my throat hurts when I swallow.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I am experiencing dysphagia, characterized by pain upon swallowing.

Casual

My throat's sore; it hurts to swallow.

Simpler English

It hurts when I swallow.

Phrases to learn

throat hurts

Experiencing pain or discomfort in the throat.

when I swallow

During the act of swallowing.