The English verb "hear" means "to listen, to perceive sound" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "hear" across all 5 tenses. New to English verbs? Start with the English verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "hear" in the Present Tense
Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | hear |
| you | you (singular) | hear |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | hears |
| we | we | hear |
| you | you (plural) | hear |
| they | they | hear |
She hears the bird in trees.
Ela ouve o pássaro nas árvores.
How to Conjugate "hear" in the Past Tense
Simple Past Actions that happened in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | heard |
| you | you (singular) | heard |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | heard |
| we | we | heard |
| you | you (plural) | heard |
| they | they | heard |
He heard the news on TV.
Él escuchó las noticias en la televisión.
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Simple Future Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | will hear |
| you | you (singular) | will hear |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | will hear |
| we | we | will hear |
| you | you (plural) | will hear |
| they | they | will hear |
She will hear the birds singing soon.
Ella escuchará a los pájaros cantar pronto.
How to Conjugate "hear" in the Present (-ing) Tense
Present Continuous Actions happening right now| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | am hearing |
| you | you (singular) | are hearing |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | is hearing |
| we | we | are hearing |
| you | you (plural) | are hearing |
| they | they | are hearing |
She is hearing the birds sing.
Ella está escuchando a los pájaros cantar.
How to Conjugate "hear" in the Have done Tense
Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | have heard |
| you | you (singular) | have heard |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | has heard |
| we | we | have heard |
| you | you (plural) | have heard |
| they | they | have heard |
She has heard a strange noise.
Ella ha escuchado un ruido extraño.
Frequently Asked Questions About "hear"
Is "hear" regular or irregular in English?
"Hear" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "hear" mean in English?
The English verb "hear" means "to listen, to perceive sound" in English.
How do you conjugate "hear" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → hear, you → hear, he/she/it → hears, we → hear, you → hear, they → hear.
How many tenses does "hear" have in English?
"Hear" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.
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