Can you explain me. vs Could you explain me.

The correct phrase is "Can you explain to me?" as it is the standard way to ask someone to provide an explanation. The phrase "Could you explain me?" is incorrect because the preposition "to" is missing.

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Can you explain me.

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition "to" is missing after the verb "explain."

The correct phrase is "Can you explain to me?" where the preposition "to" is necessary to indicate who the explanation is directed towards.

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So, maybe you can explain it to me.
But it can only benefit if you can explain something to me.
Well, you go ahead, and when you're back, you can explain it to me.
Well, you go ahead, and when you're back, you can explain it to me.
I just need to lie down while you explain this to me.
I am hoping somebody here can explain this to me.
Then maybe you two can explain something to me.
Yes, won't you explain.
-Maybe my friend can explain.
How can you explain collective amnesia?
I just want to talk to you, let you explain it to me.
I'm sure she'll take you back once you explain.
Can you explain it in simpler terms so I can understand-
Can you explain to me why April?
And can you explain the similarities in the song?
Can you explain why your daughter showed signs of abuse?
Dr. Scott, can you explain what's happening?
Can you explain why you were trespassing on government property?
Can you explain how it got there?
Can you explain why you're at Columbia?

Alternatives:

Can you explain to me?
Could you explain to me?
Would you mind explaining to me?
Can you clarify this for me?
Can you shed some light on this for me?

Could you explain me.

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition "to" is missing after the verb "explain."

The correct phrase is "Could you explain to me?" where the preposition "to" is necessary to indicate who the explanation is directed towards.

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I was hoping you could explain it to me.
Captain, I was hoping you could help me explain this.
Could you explain to Ms. Hanlon that the majority of cases, no matter how severe, never get to trial?
I just need to lie down while you explain this to me.
Mrs Gebhardt, could you once again explain your proposal.
Maybe there's someone at Harvard University who could explain it to me.
Maybe the people you've been lying to could explain it to me.
Yes, won't you explain.
I just want to talk to you, let you explain it to me.
Could you explain to me what is happening!
Could you explain the context of what we just heard?
could you explain further, please?
Could you explain why you were expelled yesterday?
Could you explain how you diagnosed this condition, Professor Nyman?
Carol, could you explain what you mean?
Could you explain what you mean by all that?
Could you explain exactly what you mean by that?
Could you explain what the situation is?
Mr President, could you explain procedurally what happened to paragraph 3?
Could you explain how this has happened?

Alternatives:

Can you explain to me?
Could you explain to me?
Would you mind explaining to me?
Can you clarify this for me?
Can you shed some light on this for me?

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Can you explain me. vs Could you explain me.