Questions & Answers about Ucho boli.
Why isn't there a word for 'the' or 'my' in this sentence?
Polish does not use articles like 'the' or 'a'. Also, when talking about body parts, Polish usually drops possessive words like 'my' or 'your' if it is obvious from the context. If you say ucho boli, people naturally assume it is your own ear that is hurting.
What gender is the word ucho?
It is a neuter noun. You can usually spot a neuter noun in Polish because it ends in the letter -o, just like ucho, okno (window), or drzewo (tree).
How would I say 'My ear hurts me'?
To specify who is feeling the pain, you add the word mnie (me). A very natural and common way to say 'My ear hurts' in Polish is Boli mnie ucho, which translates literally to 'Hurts me ear'.
How do I change this sentence if both of my ears hurt?
The plural word for ears is irregular: uszy. Because the subject is now plural (they), you must also change the verb boli (it hurts) to its plural form bolą (they hurt). So, 'My ears hurt' becomes Uszy bolą or Bolą mnie uszy.
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