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am I troubling vs am I troubling you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Am I troubling?' is a valid question to ask if you are unsure if you are causing any inconvenience or problems. 'Am I troubling you?' is a more specific and polite way to ask if your actions are bothering the other person.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 8085 views

am I troubling

This phrase is correct and can be used when asking if you are causing any inconvenience or problems.

This phrase is a valid question to ask when you are unsure if your actions are causing trouble or inconvenience to others.

Examples:

  • Am I troubling you with all my questions?
  • I hope I'm not troubling anyone with my loud music.
  • Am I troubling by being here?
  • I don't want to trouble you, but could you help me with this?
  • I'm sorry if I'm troubling you with my requests.
  • Am I troubling his supply. —You do trouble it, answered the cruel beast. And I know you said bad things of me last year. —How could I do that when I wasn't born ...
  • Apr 16, 2014 ... ... who rarely drinks or mentions menopause in conversation my feminism has become the equivalent of cream tea service: “Am I troubling you?
  • Jul 15, 2015 ... Am I troubling history? Am I bringing my history to the show? Am I disrupting history? Do I have an issue with how history is being dealt with?
  • But why am I troubling you with all this nonsense! You have important work to do. Here's my 2009 wish list. Happy Holidays, Michael PS: I already bought most of ...

Alternatives:

  • Am I causing any trouble?
  • Am I being a bother?
  • Am I causing inconvenience?
  • Am I causing any issues?
  • Am I causing any problems?

am I troubling you

This phrase is correct and is a more specific and polite way to ask if your actions are bothering the other person.

This phrase is used to inquire if your behavior or actions are causing inconvenience or distress to the person you are addressing.

Examples:

  • Am I troubling you with my constant calls?
  • I hope I'm not troubling you with my requests.
  • Am I troubling you by asking for your help?
  • I don't want to trouble you with my problems.
  • I'm sorry if I'm troubling you with my presence.
  • Apr 16, 2014 ... ... who rarely drinks or mentions menopause in conversation my feminism has become the equivalent of cream tea service: “Am I troubling you?
  • But why am I troubling you with all this nonsense! You have important work to do. Here's my 2009 wish list. Happy Holidays, Michael PS: I already bought most of ...
  • Feb 24, 2015 ... ... it seems like you are going to negotiate with the magicians, so I was wondering if I can also stay here as an adviser~. ……Am I troubling you?
  • And, one day, catching Sampath down and out, his father sat next to him and asked, “Am I troubling you, too much, son?” Sampath has picked up lessons and  ...

Alternatives:

  • Am I bothering you?
  • Am I causing you any inconvenience?
  • Am I being a nuisance?
  • Am I causing you any distress?
  • Am I causing you any trouble?

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