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I want to talk to you now vs I am wanting to talk to you now

The phrase 'I want to talk to you now' is correct and commonly used in English. The phrase 'I am wanting to talk to you now' is not commonly used and sounds awkward. In this context, using 'want' instead of 'am wanting' is more natural.
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I want to talk to you now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a direct and clear way to express the desire to talk to someone immediately.

Examples:

  • I want to talk to you now about the project.
  • She wants to talk to you now before you leave.
  • Do you want to talk to me now or later?
  • We want to talk to you now, not tomorrow.
  • He wants to talk to you now, so please come to his office.
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  • May 11, 2017 ... Although in practice #1 might be used interchangeably with #2, it could mean I want to talk to you now about the plan I have for the ...
  • Mar 26, 2024 ... I want to talk to you now about different ways of thinking. You have to get away from verbal language. I think in pictures. I don't think in ...
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I am wanting to talk to you now

This phrase is not commonly used and sounds awkward in English.

It is more natural to use 'want' instead of 'am wanting' in this context to express the desire to talk to someone immediately.
  • – Not: I am wanting to talk to you now. Dynamic verbs. A verb which isn't stative is called a dynamic verb, and is usually an action. This verb can be used ...
  • 我現在想和你講話。 I want to talk to you now. (O) I am wanting to talk to you now. (X). 3. 我同意和他一起吃午餐。 (X)I accepted to have dinner with him ...
  • Feb 19, 2024 ... (X) I am wanting to talk to you now. 3. 我同意和他一起吃午餐。 (X)I accepted to have dinner with him. (O)I accepted his invitation to ...
  • May 5, 2024 ... 我現在想和你講話。 I want to talk to you now.(O) I am wanting to talk to you now.(X). 3. 我同意和他一起吃午餐。 (X)I accepted to ...

Alternatives:

  • I want to talk to you now
  • I would like to talk to you now
  • I need to talk to you now
  • I have to talk to you now
  • I must talk to you now

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