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i was wondering who you are. vs i was wondering who you were.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I was wondering who you are." is used when you are currently wondering about someone's identity. On the other hand, "I was wondering who you were." is used when you were wondering about someone's identity in the past.

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i was wondering who you are.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are currently wondering about someone's identity.
  • I was wondering who else did.
  • That's just what I was wondering.
  • That's what I was wondering.
  • That's exactly what I was wondering.
  • Do you really hate me that much? I was wondering.
  • That's not what I was wondering.
  • He seemed lost, so I was wondering.
  • You know, I was wondering.
  • Data, I was thinking about the storage capsule last night and I was wondering.
  • Who is farming them? That's what I was wondering.
  • I need to talk to her, too, but I was wondering.
  • That's exactly what I was wondering.
  • That's what I was wondering too.
  • And since we're past that, I was wondering about Alec.
  • No, and I was wondering about that.
  • I was wondering who might round out the trio.
  • I was wondering who you were talking about.
  • I was wondering who you were talking to.
  • I was wondering who'd staked such a serious investment.
  • I was wondering who it would be to slither through my door.

Alternatives:

  • I am wondering who you are.
  • I wonder who you are.
  • Who are you?
  • May I ask who you are?
  • Could you tell me who you are?

i was wondering who you were.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you were wondering about someone's identity in the past.
  • I was wondering who you were.
  • I was wondering who you were talking about.
  • I was wondering who you were talking to.
  • I was wondering who else did.
  • Okay. I was wondering where you were.
  • Of course I was wondering where you were.
  • That's just what I was wondering.
  • That's what I was wondering.
  • That's exactly what I was wondering.
  • Do you really hate me that much? I was wondering.
  • That's not what I was wondering.
  • He seemed lost, so I was wondering.
  • You know, I was wondering.
  • I'm taking some classes with you, and I was wondering what they were.
  • Data, I was thinking about the storage capsule last night and I was wondering.
  • Who is farming them? That's what I was wondering.
  • I need to talk to her, too, but I was wondering.
  • That's exactly what I was wondering.
  • That's what I was wondering too.
  • And since we're past that, I was wondering about Alec.

Alternatives:

  • I wondered who you were.
  • I had been wondering who you were.
  • Who were you?
  • I wanted to know who you were.
  • I asked who you were.

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