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May i talk to vs May i talk with

Both 'may I talk to' and 'may I talk with' are commonly used in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'May I talk to' is used when you want to address someone directly or when you are seeking permission to speak to someone. 'May I talk with' is used when you want to engage in a conversation or discussion with someone. Both phrases are correct, but the choice between 'to' and 'with' depends on the specific situation.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1145 views

May i talk to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to address someone directly or when you are seeking permission to speak to someone.

Examples:

May I talk to the manager, please?
May I talk to you for a moment?
May I talk to your supervisor about this issue?

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May I talk to Ms. Park Na Young...
- May I talk to his guardian?
Mimi, may I talk to you for a moment?
John Ross, may I talk to you right now in my office, please?
May I talk to you for just a minute?
May I talk to the officer of the German embassy.
And, who may I talk to about applying?
May I talk to Ms. Brown?
May I talk to you for a second, sir?
Mrs. Manion... may I talk to you for a moment outside?
Excuse me, may I... May I talk to you?

Alternatives:

Can I speak to
Could I have a word with
Is it possible to have a conversation with

May i talk with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to engage in a conversation or discussion with someone.

Examples:

May I talk with you about the project?
May I talk with the teacher after class?
May I talk with you in private?

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May I talk with Ana Martinsen, please?
- May I talk with you?
May I talk with you for a minute?
With the exception of you, dear, I may never talk with another one again as long as I live.
I talk with them and they talk to me.
I talk with a lot of, like, female survivors, and they talk about, like, little games to sort of... segue toward it, but with... it wasn't like that with me.
It's really important I talk with Tom.
DRUDI: I talk with Paolo many times.
Go while I talk with the gatekeeper.
Nobody does nothing till I talk with my daughter alone.
Go while I talk with the watchman.
Matthew suggested I talk with our priest.
When I talk with the Mrs., she'd cut in.
Whether you are talking to me, - Or so I talk with my former colleagues.
I'll text you after I talk with him.
Could I talk with you, please?
Barney, here is a list of all the things I talk with my dad about: baseball.
Barney, here is a list of all the things I talk with my dad about: baseball.
As I talk with her, you can prepare everything.
Should I talk with your mother?

Alternatives:

Can I chat with
Could I discuss with
Is it possible to have a chat with

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