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I asked her to give me her email vs I asked her for the email

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I asked her to give me her email' implies that you requested the email address specifically from her. On the other hand, 'I asked her for the email' suggests that you asked her for an email in general, without specifying whose email it should be.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 966 views

I asked her to give me her email

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you specifically requested someone's email address from them.

Examples:

  • I asked her to give me her email so we could stay in touch.
  • He asked me to give him my email for further communication.
  • Feb 26, 2014 ... So I didn't give up my chance that easy, I asked her to give me her email address so if I go to Vietnam I can ask for her help for instance. And finally she gave me her email address :). I kept talking and talking some other stupid ...

Alternatives:

  • I requested her email address from her.
  • I inquired about her email address.
  • I sought her email address from her.
  • I wanted her email address from her.

I asked her for the email

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you asked for an email in general, without specifying whose email it should be.

Examples:

  • I asked her for the email, but she didn't have it.
  • He asked me for the email, but I didn't have it with me.
  • I asked her for the email address and she didn't know it. She said there is an email link on the website. I told her that there is not, only an anonymous "contact us" form. She put me on hold again to check the website. She returned with the "I' m ...
  • I asked her for the email address to use and she told me there wasn't one! Surely this isn't the NEW American Airlines, is it? This isn't even a matter of the challenges of merging airlines together. This has been a long-standing ...
  • I asked her for the email of her manager so I could express my gratitude and compliment her extra effort on my family's behalf. Thank you Janet." Brian E. Dean, CFA, CPA - Executive Vice President. "Please pass along my thanks to Lynn for ...
  • Mar 1, 2013 ... When I paid the cashier I asked her for the email address of the owner, I told her I wanted to send him a note about the great service I had experienced. She gladly gave me his email address and made sure I knew her name ...

Alternatives:

  • I requested an email.
  • I inquired about an email.
  • I sought an email.
  • I wanted an email.

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