Complete Guide to Using “I’ve heard that + (subject + verb)” in English

The phrase “I’ve heard that + subject + verb” is used to share information you’ve learned from others, indicating that you’re aware of something through indirect sources rather than personal experience.

“I’ve heard that” Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	I’ve heard that you got a new job.	मैंने सुना है कि आपको नई नौकरी मिल गई है।
2	I’ve heard that you want to leave your job.	मैंने सुना है कि आप अपनी नौकरी छोड़ना चाहते हैं।
3	I’ve heard that you got a new car.	मैंने सुना है कि आपने नई कार खरीदी है।
4	I’ve heard that you like to jog.	मैंने सुना है कि आपको जॉगिंग करना पसंद है।
5	I’ve heard that you fix computers.	मैंने सुना है कि आप कंप्यूटर ठीक करते हैं।
6	I’ve heard that you’ve never been to Canada.	मैंने सुना है कि आप कभी कनाडा नहीं गए हैं।
7	I’ve heard that you like to shop.	मैंने सुना है कि आपको खरीदारी करना पसंद है।
8	I’ve heard that you and your boss don’t get along.	मैंने सुना है कि आप और आपके बॉस साथ नहीं मिलते।
9	I’ve heard that there is no school next week.	मैंने सुना है कि अगले हफ्ते स्कूल बंद है।
10	I’ve heard that your wife is a yoga instructor.	मैंने सुना है कि आपकी पत्नी योग प्रशिक्षक हैं।
11	I’ve heard that they’re getting married soon.	मैंने सुना है कि वे जल्द ही शादी कर रहे हैं।
12	I’ve heard that this restaurant has great food.	मैंने सुना है कि इस रेस्तरां में बढ़िया खाना मिलता है।
13	I’ve heard that the company is expanding.	मैंने सुना है कि कंपनी का विस्तार हो रहा है।
14	I’ve heard that prices will increase next month.	मैंने सुना है कि अगले महीने कीमतें बढ़ने वाली हैं।
15	I’ve heard that she’s moving abroad.	मैंने सुना है कि वह विदेश जा रही है।

Alternative Forms with Similar Meaning

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	People say that he’s very talented.	लोग कहते हैं कि वह बहुत प्रतिभाशाली है।
2	Word has it that they’re dating.	अफवाह है कि वे डेटिंग कर रहे हैं।
3	Apparently, the meeting is postponed.	जाहिरा तौर पर, मीटिंग स्थगित कर दी गई है।

Key Grammar Rules

• Structure:
  • “I’ve heard that” + subject + verb
  • ✅ Correct: “I’ve heard that you’re learning Spanish.”
  • ❌ Incorrect: “I’ve heard you’re learning Spanish.” (informally acceptable but technically incomplete)
• Tense Variations:
  • Present perfect: “I’ve heard that…”
  • Past: “I’d heard that…” (before learning something else)
  • Future: “I’ll have heard that…” (rare usage)
• Question Form:
  • “Have you heard that…?”
  • Example: “Have you heard that they’re moving?”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ “I heard that is raining tomorrow.”
✅ “I’ve heard that it’s going to rain tomorrow.” (Subject+verb required)

❌ “I’ve hear that you’re sick.”
✅ “I’ve heard that you’re sick.” (Past participle required)

❌ “I’ve heard you got promotion.”
✅ “I’ve heard that you got a promotion.” (Include “that” and articles)

Cultural Usage Notes

• Gossip/News:
  • Often used to share unconfirmed information (“I’ve heard that they’re dating”)
• Professional Context:
  • Useful for second-hand information (“I’ve heard that the merger is happening”)
• Indian English Note:
  • Sometimes “I heard that” is used instead of “I’ve heard that”
  • Example: “I heard that you’re getting married” (common in informal speech)