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What happen to you? vs What happened to you?

The correct phrase is "What happened to you?". This is the past tense form of the verb "happen" which is used to ask about a past event or situation. The phrase "What happen to you?" isn't grammatically correct in English.
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What happen to you?

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb "happen" should be in the past tense form when used in this context.

The correct phrase should be "What happened to you?" when inquiring about a past event or situation.
  • I meant... what happens to you?
  • Is that what happens to you?
  • You mean what happens to you?
  • And if I go back, what happens to you?
  • So, when the Pod opens, what happens to you?
  • Is that what happens to you?
  • You think I don't care what happens to you?
  • Sir, after we knock out that drill, what happens to you?
  • You shoot her, you know what happens to you?
  • Tell me, what happens to you...?
  • You understand what will happen to you?
  • - Why? What'll happen to you?
  • Director Y an If you lost, what would happen to you?
  • Then, what will happen to you?
  • YOU REALLY THINK THAT THE THOUGHTS YOU PUT OUT THERE AFFECT WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU?
  • If I give Howl back his heart, what will happen to you?
  • But what it happens to you?
  • If I were to actually buy the place, what would happen to you?
  • - And what if anything happens to you?
  • But do you know what happens to ones like you?

Alternatives:

  • What happened to you?
  • What's happening to you?
  • What's going on with you?
  • What's the matter with you?
  • What's wrong with you?

What happened to you?

This phrase is correct in English and is used to inquire about a past event or situation.

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone about something that occurred to them in the past.
  • Brooks... What happened to you?
  • Brandon, what happened to you?
  • Carmela! What happened to you?
  • Claire! What happened to you?
  • Commander, what happened to you?
  • Davis, what happened to you?
  • But seriously, what happened to you?
  • Wendell, what happened to you?
  • Mulder, what happened to you?
  • Nevermind that, what happened to you?
  • Carlos, what happened to you?
  • Rachel, what happened to you?
  • Dorothe, what happened to you?
  • Marietta, what happened to you?
  • Howie, what happened to you?
  • Tessa, what happened to you?
  • Stephen, what happened to you?
  • Well, what happened to you?
  • Cleofas, what happened to you?
  • Paulie, what happened to you?

Alternatives:

  • What's happening to you?
  • What's going on with you?
  • What's the matter with you?
  • What's wrong with you?
  • What's up with you?

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