Small injuries in English, with pictures
This page teaches common words for minor cuts, marks, and pains on your body. Try describing a past minor hurt to practice using these terms naturally.
sting
/stɪŋ/
A sharp, burning pain caused by an insect or a harsh chemical.
“A bee gave me a painful sting on my arm.”
bruise
/bruːz/
A dark purple mark on the body after hitting a hard surface.
“He got a dark bruise after falling off his bike.”
blister
/ˈblɪstər/
A small fluid bubble under your skin caused by rubbing or heat.
“These new tight shoes caused a blister on my heel.”
/bɜːrn/
Skin damage caused by touching fire, hot liquids, or extreme heat.
“Be careful with that hot pan or you might burn yourself.”
/skɑːr/
A lasting line or mark on your body after a deep cut heals.
“She has a small scar on her knee from childhood.”
rash
/ræʃ/
An area of red, itchy spots that appears across the skin.
“This soap gave him an itchy red rash on his neck.”
/ˈswɛlɪŋ/
A puffy, larger area on a body part caused by extra fluid.
“Put ice on your foot to reduce the painful swelling.”
/spreɪn/
An injury to a joint, like the ankle or wrist, from twisting it too far.
“Did you sprain your wrist during the basketball game?”
splinter
/ˈsplɪntər/
A tiny, sharp piece of wood or glass stuck inside the skin.
“Use clean tweezers to pull that sharp splinter out.”
