I Have Drank or I Have Drunk? Which One Is Correct
Quick Answer
The correct form is "I have drunk."
"Drunk" is the past participle of "drink." After have/has/had, always use "drunk," not "drank."
Explanation
The verb "drink" is an irregular verb with three forms:
| Base Form | Simple Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| drink | drank | drunk |
Simple Past: "drank"
Used alone (no helping verb)
"I drank coffee this morning."
Past Participle: "drunk"
Used with have/has/had
"I have drunk too much coffee."
Note: "Drunk" is also an adjective meaning intoxicated. Don't confuse the verb form with the adjective!
Examples
✔I have drunk three glasses of water today.
✔She has never drunk alcohol.
✔Have you drunk your medicine?
✔I drank a smoothie for breakfast. (simple past - correct)
✘I have drank too much coffee.
✘She has drank all the milk.
Common Mistake
Incorrect: I have drank from this fountain before.
Correct: I have drunk from this fountain before.
Practice
Choose the correct form:
"By noon, he had _____ (drank/drunk) an entire pot of coffee."