The German verb "sehen" means "to see" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "sehen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "sehen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | sehe |
| du | you (informal) | siehst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | sieht |
| wir | we | sehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | seht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sehen |
Er sieht den Film im Fernsehen.
He is watching the film on TV.
How to Conjugate "sehen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | sah |
| du | you (informal) | sahst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | sah |
| wir | we | sahen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | saht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sahen |
Er sah seine Freunde im Park.
He saw his friends in the park.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe gesehen |
| du | you (informal) | hast gesehen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat gesehen |
| wir | we | haben gesehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt gesehen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben gesehen |
Er hat den Mann gesehen.
He has seen the man.
How to Conjugate "sehen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte gesehen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest gesehen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte gesehen |
| wir | we | hatten gesehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet gesehen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten gesehen |
Er hatte das Haus gesehen.
He had seen the house.
How to Conjugate "sehen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde sehen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst sehen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird sehen |
| wir | we | werden sehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet sehen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden sehen |
Er wird das Haus sehen.
He will see the house.
How to Conjugate "sehen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | sehe |
| du | you (informal) | sehest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | sehe |
| wir | we | sehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | sehet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sehen |
Er sagt, er sehe das Auto.
He says he sees the car.
How to Conjugate "sehen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | sähe |
| du | you (informal) | sähest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | sähe |
| wir | we | sähen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | sähet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sähen |
Er sähe sie gern auf Reisen.
He would like to see her traveling.
Frequently Asked Questions About "sehen"
Is "sehen" regular or irregular in German?
"Sehen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "sehen" mean in English?
The German verb "sehen" means "to see" in English.
How do you conjugate "sehen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → sehe, du → siehst, er/sie/es → sieht, wir → sehen, ihr → seht, sie/Sie → sehen.
How many tenses does "sehen" have in German?
"Sehen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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