I Have Saw or I Have Seen? Which One Is Correct
Quick Answer
The correct form is "I have seen."
"Seen" is the past participle of "see." After have/has/had, always use "seen," not "saw."
Explanation
The verb "see" is an irregular verb with three forms:
| Base Form | Simple Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| see | saw | seen |
Simple Past: "saw"
Used alone (no helping verb)
"I saw that movie last week."
Past Participle: "seen"
Used with have/has/had
"I have seen that movie before."
Rule: have/has/had + past participle (seen), NOT simple past (saw)
Examples
✔I have seen this movie three times.
✔Have you ever seen the Northern Lights?
✔She has seen better days.
✔I saw him yesterday. (simple past - correct)
✘I have saw this movie before.
✘Have you ever saw the ocean?
Common Mistake
Incorrect: I have saw many changes in this city.
Correct: I have seen many changes in this city.
Practice
Choose the correct form:
"Has she _____ (saw/seen) the new exhibit at the museum?"