I didn’t hear what you said vs I don’t hear what you say

The correct phrase is "I didn’t hear what you said." This is the past tense form of the verb "hear" used to indicate that the action of not hearing already happened in the past. The second phrase, "I don’t hear what you say," is not correct because it mixes present tense with past tense, which creates an inconsistency in the sentence.

Last updated: April 07, 2024

I didn’t hear what you said

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker did not hear something that was said in the past.

Examples:

I didn’t hear what you said because the music was too loud.
She didn’t hear what he said during the meeting.

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I didn’t hear what you said
I didn't hear what they actually said.
I didn't hear what he said.
I didn't hear what you said.
I didn't hear what Tom was saying.
I didn't hear what you said.
I didn't hear what you just said.
I didn't hear what you were saying.
I didn't hear what, but the man in the suit turned slightly towards him with his flies open and smiled.
I'm sorry, I didn't hear what you said.
I didn't hear what you guys was talking about, but I got a better idea.
I'm sorry. I didn't hear what you said.
Now, I didn't hear what they were saying, but I've never seen Alex look at him that way.
I'm sorry, I didn't hear what you were saying.
I'm sorry, I didn't hear what you were saying.
Tell me I didn't hear what I think I just heard.
I didn't hear what she said, but she spoke clearly and didn't repeat herself.
I didn't hear what you said with -
And one time she brought it to the car and gave it to me to hold, but I didn't hear what she said, and I thought she was giving it to me.
Did you think I didn't hear what the kids at school were saying about you?
What? I didn't hear what you said.

I don’t hear what you say

This phrase is not correct in English as it mixes present and past tenses in an inconsistent way.

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I don’t hear what you say
And then when he is home, he's always taking phone calls outside So I don't hear what he's saying.
Look, the fact that I don't totally get it doesn't mean I don't hear what you're saying or I don't believe you.
I don't hear what you say.
I don't want to hear what she thought of me.
I don't need to hear what Dr. House was considering.
Okay, so if I don't hear from you by what, like, 5:00...
I don't think you hear what she's saying.
I don't need to hear what she said. I just want to see her face.
And me too. I don't want to hear what either of you has to say.
I don't want to hear what you think.
I don't think you hear what I was telling you.
I don't want to hear what you've left me in your will.
I don't want her to hear what they said.
I don't really need to hear what your problems are, but I might have a solution.
I don't want her to hear what they said.
I don't want that man hear what I'm saying.
I don't even want to hear what your first offer was.
I want to say that I don't want to hear what he said.
I don't like what I hear.
I don't want to hear about what you did yesterday.

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