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I saw her vs i seen her

The correct phrase is 'I saw her.' 'I seen her' is not grammatically correct in standard English. 'Saw' is the past tense of 'see' and should be used in this context.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 2593 views

I saw her

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I saw her' when referring to an action that happened in the past. 'Saw' is the past tense of 'see.'

Examples:

  • I saw her at the store yesterday.
  • He saw her walking down the street.
  • They saw her at the concert last night.
  • You see, I saw her this morning.
  • Last time I saw her, it was only getting worse.
  • I saw her book, the numbers looked fine.
  • I saw her name on the computer.
  • I thought I saw her at the gig.
  • I think I saw her once.
  • I was taking out the trash and I saw her leaving.
  • I saw her here the other day.
  • Yes, I saw her yesterday by chance.
  • I saw her on my lunch break.
  • One evening I saw her leave your boat.
  • But I saw her with a man.
  • I saw her upstairs a few minutes ago.
  • I saw her yesterday through the peephole.
  • Speaking of Payson. I saw her last night.
  • I saw her talking to Mrs. Stark.
  • The first time I saw her, my heart started pounding.
  • I saw her name on the register.
  • I saw her heart go into V-fib.
  • I saw her picking at the paint.

i seen her

This phrase is not grammatically correct in standard English.

  • I seen her in this show on 48th and Broadway.
  • I seen her pick up a "Curious George" book, sit down and read like a grownup.
  • I seen her, Rock, stealing' Karlene's trade.
  • I seen her nearly beat a pedlar to death with a live chicken.
  • I seen her maybe once a week for... it must be a year.
  • I seen her rock the church, but I've never seen anything like this.
  • At least that's the first time I seen her.
  • And have I seen her since then?
  • I ended up going to jail, and Miranda, I seen her on the side of the road arguing with Michael Perry, and I said...
  • Last I seen her, she were headin' towards Sawle wi' that blathering' dog at her heels.
  • I seen her in the shower once shaving her pits.
  • Eight years since I seen her.
  • I seen her before... in Portland.
  • Never have I seen her so pale.
  • And I seen her in the alley - that girl that got away from that killer, lying there like she was dead.
  • I seen her, out with her pram.
  • Then one day I seen her kiss this guy on the mouth... ...so I look into him.
  • Then, why haven't I seen her?
  • She got inkings on her back I seen her
  • The last time I seen her in town was more'n a year back

Alternatives:

  • I have seen her.
  • I had seen her.
  • I saw her.

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