Just wanted to talk vs Just want to talk

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Just wanted to talk' is past tense, indicating that the desire to talk was in the past. 'Just want to talk' is present tense, indicating the desire to talk currently. The choice between them depends on whether you are referring to a past desire or a current one.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 2097 views

Just wanted to talk

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire to talk that was in the past.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that the desire to talk was in the past. It is in the past tense.

Examples:

I just wanted to talk to you about something that happened yesterday.
She said she just wanted to talk to clear up any misunderstandings.

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I said I just wanted to talk.
I just wanted to talk to Julia, Captain.
Just wanted to talk about market stuff.
He just wanted to talk about some Real estate deal I closed.
I just wanted to talk to you about last night. No, I...
Conrad, I just wanted to talk to you about one thing.
At first, he just wanted to talk.
I just wanted to talk to Paul alone after what happened.
I just wanted to talk about Johnny Favorite and Evangeline Proudfoot.
I thought he was one of those guys who likes to watch, but... he just wanted to talk.
I just wanted to talk to you in private before we take this upstairs.
And he just wanted to talk to me until you got there.
I just wanted to talk to you a little bit about your investigation into the murder of Ezra Stone.
I'm a friend of Donna's. I just wanted to talk to you about a few things, but it's personal.
Sorry to bug you, but... I guess I just wanted to talk to you.
She just wanted to talk to someone without it being gossiped about later.
Just wanted to talk to Beth, really.
I just wanted to talk to you about something.
I just wanted to talk to her to explain what happened.
Thanks for having me over. I just wanted to talk this through.

Alternatives:

I wanted to talk
I just wanted to say hello

Just want to talk

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current desire to talk.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that the desire to talk is current, in the present tense.

Examples:

I just want to talk to you about something important.
She said she just wants to talk to you about the project.

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H I LL: Just want to talk to you, M r. Decosio.
I just want to talk about Anibal Santalises's murder.
It's okay, we just want to talk.
We just want to talk to Emma. Thank you.
Come on, Yen, I just want to talk.
I just want to talk to you before you head off to new york this afternoon.
Danny, I just want to talk, mate.
We just want to talk to your pal up there.
I just want to talk to Charlie really quickly.
I just want to talk to Joachim.
We just want to talk, actually.
- No, we just want to talk about your statue.
I just want to talk with Dr Navarro.
I just want to talk to you before you read the Rolling Stone article.
I just want to talk to Leonard if he's here.
I just want to talk to some of the players at Brighton Beach and get some facts.
Clay, get out. I just want to talk about Lindsay Davis.
Please, I just want to talk to Mr. Bo-Lin Chen. I'll cause no trouble.
I just want to talk to your bosses so we can clear this up.
Myka, I promise, I just want to talk.

Alternatives:

I want to talk
I just want to say hi

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Just wanted to talk vs Just want to talk