Which is correct:
"i saw your voice message" or "i heard your voice message"?

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i saw your voice message

This phrase is correct in specific contexts where the voice message is in a written form or has a visual component.

This phrase can be used when referring to a voice message that is in a written form or has a visual component that can be seen.

Alternatives:

  • I read your voice message
  • I viewed your voice message

i heard your voice message

This phrase is the more common and appropriate way to refer to receiving an audio message.

This phrase should be used when talking about receiving an audio message that was listened to.

Alternatives:

  • I listened to your voice message
  • I received your voice message
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I heard your voice message' is the more common and appropriate phrase to use when referring to receiving an audio message. On the other hand, 'I saw your voice message' could be used if the message was in a written form or if there was a visual component to the message.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

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