[Grammar] hair/hairs

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Will17

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Hello !


Is this sentence correct: My poodle's hair is very long.

Thanks a lot for your help.

W
 

albertino

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Hello !


Is this sentence correct: My poodle's hair is very long.

Thanks a lot for your help.

W
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"Hair" is uncountable in your case.
 

emsr2d2

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Thank you, Is my sentence correct then?

Yes, your sentence is correct.

We only use "hairs" (countable) when we are talking about specific individual (or several) hairs.

I found three blonde hairs on the sofa, and I don't know whose they are.
I pulled four grey hairs out today, but I know they'll be back next week!
 
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