Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Say: say - said - said

Published July 25, 2026 · 2 views

The irregular verb say does not form its past tense by adding -ed.

Base formSimple pastPast participle
saysaidsaid

How to Use It

  • Present: I say.
  • Past: Yesterday I said.
  • Present perfect: I have said.

Remember

Use the past participle (said) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: say - said - said.

See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.