I wish I can say the same vs I wish I could say the same

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I wish I can say the same' is used when the ability to say the same thing is still possible, while 'I wish I could say the same' is used when the ability to say the same thing is not possible or unlikely.

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I wish I can say the same

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the ability to say the same thing is still possible.

This phrase is used when you want to express a desire to be able to say the same thing, and the possibility of doing so still exists.

Examples:

I wish I can say the same about your achievements.
I wish I can say the same thing, but unfortunately, I can't.

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I wish I can say the same
I wish I can have your support.
I wish I can just stay here and hide myself.
I wish I can take him home with me but my mom and dad...
Everything living lives from its heart, and I wish I can give you something to lift yours up.
I wish I can beat him up before I go to prison.
The second thing is how I wish I can get the guy that did it.
And I wish I can tell you, but I can't get anybody from the bakery on the phone.
Dreams are wishes in life and I wish I can do all I like.
I wish I can see the sunrise over the sea before I die.
Don't you think I wish I can go there and help him out some more?
Don't you think I wish I can go there and help him out some more?
Review: the house is neat, very quiet, offers safety, gracious owner, I wish I can live here
So I'm sorry. I wish I can take you offer, but Mary stays.
I wish I can open the heart of those who listen to my playing so they forget everything else and just feel the joy of music!
I am happy that you are considering me as an option for your children. I wish we can have a good relationship, and especially I wish I can create a great connec
I wish I can build a heaven
I wish I can live like that.
I'm sorry, I wish I can stay and see it again.
I wish I could. I can never reach it.
I just wish I can flip a switch or something to control it.

Alternatives:

I wish I could say the same
I wish I were able to say the same
I wish I was able to say the same

I wish I could say the same

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the ability to say the same thing is not possible or unlikely.

This phrase is used when you want to express a desire to be able to say the same thing, but the possibility of doing so is not possible or unlikely.

Examples:

I wish I could say the same about your cooking skills.
I wish I could say the same, but unfortunately, I can't.

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I wish I could say the same for Officer Montoya.
I wish I could say the same, Affery, but it is very good to see you again.
I wish I could say the same thing about the relationship I have with my children's mother. Don't get me wrong, she is a good mother and a good woman.
I wish I could say the same, but my glasses are all scratchy.
I wish I could say the same, but old Linda is still playing the field.
I wish I could say the same about myself.
I wish I could say the same about Serena's impending proposal.
I wish I could say the same about myself.
I wish I could say the same for us.
I wish I could say the same for you but the idea was to get here before the demons arrived.
I wish I could say the same.
I wish I could say the same.
I wish I could say the same thing about Briggs.
I wish I could say the same.
Good. I wish I could say the same.
I wish I could say the same.
I wish Ric and I could say the same.
Wish I could say the same for my friends.
Wish I could say the same about a cold-blooded murderer.
Wish I could say the same about you.

Alternatives:

I wish I can say the same
I wish I were able to say the same
I wish I was able to say the same

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