may i request for the other vs may i request other

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'May I request for the other' is used when you are asking permission to ask for something in addition to what you already have. 'May I request other' is used when you are asking permission to choose from a selection of options.

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may i request for the other

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking permission to ask for something in addition to what you already have.

This phrase is used when you want to ask for something in addition to what you already have. It implies that you already have something and you are seeking permission to request another item.

Examples:

May I request for the other book as well?
May I request for the other documents too?

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...Sir, please may I request just a few hours to calibrate -
May I request that the Commission, and above all the Council, recognize this achievement and take it on board politically.
May I request that the cabins be cleared?
May I request a spotting round before dark, sir?
Anna, may I request that you call me Edmund?
My Lady, may I request a moment to confer?
Your honour, may I request a brief recess to attend to a pressing matter?
May I request a recess to consider our response, Captain?
For the last time, may I request you to give us the information?
Lord Chamberlain, may I request an audience with the Regent and ministers of the cabinet?
May I request a recess to consider our response, Captain?
Mr President, may I request, if the Members agree, that we vote en bloc on all the proposed amendments to the resolution on Nicaragua, given that they all go in the same direction.
Madam President, on behalf of my Group, may I request a roll-call vote on Amendment 1 and on the second part of the split vote on Amendment 11.
The plaintiff'ss request for injunction is granted.
Every request for information went unanswered.
So the judge authorized your request for a medical evaluation.
Looks like a search request for satellite data.
Requests for intellectual property right protection must be guaranteed.
The request for urgent procedure was rejected.
Parliament approved the request for urgent procedure.

Alternatives:

May I request the other as well?
May I request the other item too?

may i request other

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking permission to choose from a selection of options.

This phrase is used when you want to ask for permission to choose from a selection of options. It implies that you are seeking permission to select something from a group of items.

Examples:

May I request other items from the menu?
May I request other colors for the painting?

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...Sir, please may I request just a few hours to calibrate -
May I request that the Commission, and above all the Council, recognize this achievement and take it on board politically.
May I request that the cabins be cleared?
May I request a spotting round before dark, sir?
Anna, may I request that you call me Edmund?
My Lady, may I request a moment to confer?
Your honour, may I request a brief recess to attend to a pressing matter?
May I request a recess to consider our response, Captain?
For the last time, may I request you to give us the information?
Lord Chamberlain, may I request an audience with the Regent and ministers of the cabinet?
May I request a recess to consider our response, Captain?
Mr President, may I request, if the Members agree, that we vote en bloc on all the proposed amendments to the resolution on Nicaragua, given that they all go in the same direction.
Madam President, on behalf of my Group, may I request a roll-call vote on Amendment 1 and on the second part of the split vote on Amendment 11.
The notified body may request other samples as necessary.
May I request an evening or two... ...in which to give my answer?
May I request confirmation from the President of the Council of the positive interpretation of point 3 of the conclusions, in particular the point that institutional reform will precede enlargement?
Excuse me, my lord May I request, my lord Permission, my lord, to speak?
Excuse me, my lord, May I request, my lord, Permission, my lord, to speak?
Today, we have voted in favour of the EMAS scheme, which requests other companies across the EU to do likewise.
I request a recess, your honor.

Alternatives:

May I request something else?
May I choose another?

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may i request for the other vs may i request other