Can i ask your birthday vs May i ask your birthday

Both "Can I ask your birthday?" and "May I ask your birthday?" are correct, but they have slightly different levels of formality. "May I ask your birthday?" is more formal and polite, while "Can I ask your birthday?" is less formal. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1199 views

Can i ask your birthday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal settings when asking for someone's birthday.

Examples:

Can I ask your birthday? I want to plan a surprise party for you.
Can I ask your birthday? I need it for the registration form.
Can I ask your birthday? I want to send you a birthday card.
Can I ask your birthday? I'm planning a birthday celebration.
Can I ask your birthday? I want to update your information.

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Since today is your birthday ask her to give you a kiss as your present.
I could ask you your birthday, or I could trust you.
To ask about the birthday party.
Can I ask your advice on something?
Can I ask your opinion about something?
Can I ask your sister a question?
Can I ask your whereabouts between nine and ten this morning?
Francis, can I ask your proximity to the animal?
Can I ask your opinion on something much less important?
Can I ask your name again?
Yasir Hamoudi, can I ask your permission for Rayyan's hand in marriage?
In fact, can I ask your opinion actually, as the family portrait guy?
I ask Your Honour to declare a mistrial.
So being, I ask your permission to fulfil the prophecy.
May I ask your name, please.
I ask your support for the amendments I have mentioned.
Which is why I ask your permission to marry her at once.
I ask your pardon, my Lord.
I ask your mercy that we may pass.
I ask your forgiveness... for taking your wife away from you.

Alternatives:

What is your birthday?
When is your birthday?
May I know your birthday?
Could you tell me your birthday?
Do you mind sharing your birthday?

May i ask your birthday

This phrase is correct and more formal than the other option.

This phrase is correct and more formal than "Can I ask your birthday?" It is suitable for formal situations or when you want to be more polite.

Examples:

May I ask your birthday? It's for our records.
May I ask your birthday? I'd like to send you a birthday gift.
May I ask your birthday? We are updating our database.
May I ask your birthday? It's for a special occasion.
May I ask your birthday? I want to mark it on the calendar.

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Since today is your birthday ask her to give you a kiss as your present.
I could ask you your birthday, or I could trust you.
To ask about the birthday party.
May I ask your name, please.
May I ask your name? - Jane.
May I ask your name again?
May I ask your... interest in the deceased?
May I ask Your Majesty a question?
May I ask your partner's name?
Sir, may I ask your name?
May I ask your advice... in a personal matter?
May I ask Your Serene Highness a question?
May I ask your age, sir?
May I ask your plans, Al? - No.
May I ask your opinion of the King's new marriage?
Now then, may I ask your price range?
Before you give orders, may I ask your rank?
May I ask your highness if I should now, at once, also present my credentials to his eminence cardinal wolsey?
I ask Your Honour to declare a mistrial.
So being, I ask your permission to fulfil the prophecy.

Alternatives:

What is your birthday?
When is your birthday?
Could you tell me your birthday?
Do you mind sharing your birthday?
Would you be willing to disclose your birthday?

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Can i ask your birthday vs May i ask your birthday