seen
word · lemma: see
/ˈsin/
SEEN
/sˈiːn/
SEEN
Definition
The past participle of the verb 'see', meaning to have perceived something with your eyes or experienced something.
Usage & Nuances
Used as the past participle mainly in perfect tenses and passive constructions (e.g., "I have seen that movie."). Do not confuse with the simple past 'saw'.
Spanish: vistoPortuguese (BR): vistoPortuguese (PT): vistoChinese (Simplified): 看到 - 见过Chinese (Traditional): 看到 - 見過Hindi: देखाArabic: رُئِيَ - مَرِيتBengali: দেখেছি - দেখা হয়েছেRussian: видел - видела - увидел - увиделаJapanese: 見た - 見られたVietnamese: đã thấy - từng thấyKorean: 본 - 본 적이 있는Turkish: görmüşUrdu: دیکھاIndonesian: melihat - pernah melihat
Example Sentences
Have you seen my keys?
basic
I have seen that movie before.
basic
She has never seen snow before.
basic
I've seen better days, but I'm fine now.
natural
Have you ever seen anything like this?
natural
The sights I've seen on this trip are unforgettable.
natural