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May I see you for 5 minutes vs could I see you for 5 minutes

Both phrases are correct and are commonly used in English. They're polite ways to ask for a short amount of someone's time. The choice between the word 'may' and the word 'could' just depends on personal preference or formality.
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May I see you for 5 minutes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to ask for a short amount of someone's time. It is a formal and respectful way to make a request.
  • 'I've watched you for 5 minutes.
  • Which means we sit at the hot sun for like 8 hours, just to see him play 5 minutes.
  • I don't see wilkins in 5 minutes, I let go. that's it.
  • May I see you in Chambers?
  • "May I see you home again?"
  • May I see you a moment Your Excellency.
  • Son, may I see you in another room?
  • Lieutenant, may I see you in the ready room?
  • Minister, excuse me, may I see you in private?
  • "May I see you home again?"
  • I let you out of the bullpen for 5 minutes...
  • Play me for 5 minutes, just for show.
  • A slow pace for 5 minutes.
  • I left her alone with ben for 5 minutes.
  • That should keep them off our back for 5 minutes.
  • You only stop here for 5 minutes.
  • You were gone for 5 minutes.
  • Let him put his hand here for 5 minutes.
  • Allow the reconstituted solution to stand for 5 minutes.
  • As we agreed earlier, the Minister was to speak for 5 minutes.

Alternatives:

  • Could I see you for 5 minutes?
  • Can I see you for 5 minutes?
  • Would it be possible to see you for 5 minutes?
  • Might I have 5 minutes of your time?
  • Is it okay if I see you for 5 minutes?

could I see you for 5 minutes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to ask for a short amount of someone's time. It is a formal and respectful way to make a request.
  • I don't see wilkins in 5 minutes, I let go. that's it.
  • 'I've watched you for 5 minutes.
  • Which means we sit at the hot sun for like 8 hours, just to see him play 5 minutes.
  • Major, could I see you for a second?
  • Rachel, sweetheart, could I see you for a minute?
  • Caroline, could I see you after class, please?
  • Miss Wexler, could I see you for a minute? - Can't.
  • Katherine, could I see you for a sec?
  • Mr. President, could I see you just a moment, please?
  • - Could I see you a moment, please?
  • Doctor, could I see you for a moment?
  • Ghost, could I see you a minute?
  • Capt Picard, could I see you a moment?
  • I let you out of the bullpen for 5 minutes...
  • Play me for 5 minutes, just for show.
  • A slow pace for 5 minutes.
  • I left her alone with ben for 5 minutes.
  • That should keep them off our back for 5 minutes.
  • You only stop here for 5 minutes.
  • You were gone for 5 minutes.

Alternatives:

  • May I see you for 5 minutes?
  • Can I see you for 5 minutes?
  • Would it be possible to see you for 5 minutes?
  • Might I have 5 minutes of your time?
  • Is it okay if I see you for 5 minutes?

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