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Can i talk to you now vs could i talk to you now

Both options are correct, but they differ in terms of formality. 'Can I talk to you now' is more informal and direct, while 'could I talk to you now' is a bit more formal and indirect. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.
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Can i talk to you now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal situations.

This phrase is used to ask for permission to talk to someone at the present moment. It is more direct and informal compared to 'could I talk to you now?'

Examples:

  • Can I talk to you now, or are you busy?
  • Can I talk to you now, or should I come back later?
  • Jul 25, 2023 ... Wait a moment and try again. Try again. Open in App. Sign In. If you don't mind, can I talk to you now? All related (50). Recommended.
  • By Rob Wipond|2020-08-07T20:46:51+00:00August 4th, 2020|Comments Off on Can I talk to you now and decide later if I would be willing to be included in the ...
  • Jan 12, 2013 ... And no, don't go popping your head around every 10 minutes to be like “Can I talk to you now, can I talk to you now, can I talk to you now”.
  • He loves to hear us say, “God, can I talk to you now? Thank You for listening to my problems! Can You help me and show me Your way? Thank You for Your ...
  • 15 hours ago ... "Josie, it's Burt. Can I talk to you now?" #fishtanklive.
  • Adam, I need to talk to you now. 亚当, 有事情要和你谈. Can I talk to you now? 你现在可以跟我说了. Can we at least talk to you now? 至少我们能不能现在跟你谈谈?
  • Feb 19, 2018 ... Can I talk to you now? See a translation. Report copyright infringement. Answers. Close. modal image. When you "disagree" with an answer. The ...
  • Dec 22, 2016 ... Can I talk to you now? With no interruptions, girl [Verse] I just wanna dive in your soul and drown in your world. How can I be down ...
  • Aug 26, 2021 ... Meaning: Is it okay to talk for a second? / Can I talk to you now? Informal / Casual Form: 今ちょっといい? (Ima chotto ii?) Example: A ...
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Alternatives:

  • Is it okay if I talk to you now?
  • May I talk to you now?

could i talk to you now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal situations.

This phrase is used to ask for permission to talk to someone at the present moment. It is more polite and formal compared to 'can I talk to you now?'

Examples:

  • Could I talk to you now, or is this a bad time?
  • Could I talk to you now, or should I wait?
  • I love you with all my heart, Dave!!! I wish I could I talk to you now. God bless you my great friend!!!!!! Jeremy Deramus. Dec 16, 2016. David's family will ...
  • ... to you now? 为什么现在对你说话才如此轻松? Jimmy, could I talk to you now? 吉米,现在我可以跟你谈吗? I need to talk to you now. 我造了什么孽? 这是爸的餐桌.
  • Jan 8, 2020 ... - Jimmy, could I talk to you now? - You're a pisser. A real pisser. Want to talk now? Okay, let's talk. I've never met a ball buster like ...
  • - Jimmy, could I talk to you now? - You're a pisser. You're a real pisser. - Want to talk now? Okay, let's talk. Let's get it over with. [...] Top rated ...
  • - Jimmy, could I talk to you now? - You're a pisser. A real pisser. จิมมี่ ขอฉันคุยกับนายได้ยัง นายมันป่วน จอมป่วนตัวจริง Goodfellas (1990) · I haven't been ...
  • - Jimmy, could I talk to you now? - You're a pisser. A real pisser. จิมมี่ ขอฉันคุยกับนายได้ยัง นายมันป่วน จอมป่วนตัวจริง Goodfellas (1990). Saikam JP-TH-EN ...
  • - Jimmy, could I talk to you now? - You're a pisser. A real pisser. Background Action Jackson (1988) thumbnail | 629b3e86-61d9-4a53-b554-92e90e7c6a84. Action ...

Alternatives:

  • Would it be possible for me to talk to you now?
  • Might I have a word with you now?

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