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i am asking you vs i am asking to you

The correct phrase to use is 'I am asking you.' 'Asking to you' isn't a common construction in English. The preposition 'to' isn't needed after the verb 'asking.'
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i am asking you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker is directing a question or request to the person they are speaking to.

Examples:

  • I am asking you to help me with my homework.
  • I am asking you a question.
  • I am asking you for your opinion.
  • I am asking you to trust me.
  • I am asking you to take my hand.
  • I am asking you to read my amendment carefully.
  • I am asking you to abandon your beliefs for the greater good.
  • What I am asking you is how we can take a new direction.
  • I am asking you this because actions speak louder than words.
  • Now, I am asking you, For once... Trust me.
  • I am asking you to tell Russ.
  • I am asking you to refrain from giving ammunition to my opponent.
  • I am asking you to stay here.
  • I am asking you to say something, to participate.
  • Katherine, I am asking you to accept...
  • There is nothing more important than what I am asking you.
  • Jolene, I am asking you to marry me.
  • I am asking you to help me protect myself.
  • I am asking you not to talk to him.
  • Philemon, I am asking you to have faith in me.
  • So, I am asking you for a leap of faith... and to trust me.
  • I am asking you to take a few ounces of lukewarm coffee and spill it on him.
  • That is why I am asking you to make sure that their proper functioning is safeguarded for the coming period.

Alternatives:

  • I am asking for your help.
  • I am asking you something.
  • I am asking you a favor.

i am asking to you

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'to' is not used after the verb 'asking.'

  • I am asking you to trust me.
  • I am asking you to be careful.
  • I am asking you to take my hand.
  • I am asking you to tell Russ.
  • I am asking you to refrain from giving ammunition to my opponent.
  • That is why I am asking you to reject these amendments.
  • I am asking you to reflect on this.
  • I am asking you to stay here.
  • I am asking you to say something, to participate.
  • I am asking you to take this issue seriously.
  • Katherine, I am asking you to accept...
  • I am asking you to leave temporarily
  • I am asking you to tell me what happened in the rectory.
  • Jolene, I am asking you to marry me.
  • I am asking you to read my amendment carefully.
  • I am asking you to help me protect myself.
  • This is what I am asking you to do, and I am asking you to vote accordingly.
  • I am asking you not to.
  • Now I am asking you not to go.
  • Philemon, I am asking you to have faith in me.

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