question for us vs question to us

Both 'question for us' and 'question to us' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Question for us' implies that the question is intended for us to answer or consider. On the other hand, 'question to us' suggests that the question is directed towards us. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the intended meaning.

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question for us

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It implies that the question is intended for us to answer or consider.

This phrase is used when the question is directed towards us for our consideration or response. It implies that the question is meant to be addressed by us.

Examples:

Do you have a question for us?
The teacher posed a question for us to discuss.
She had a question for us to ponder over.

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Another important question for us is of course the gender dimension, particularly as we are aware of the central role of women in development in most of these countries.
The question for us is, can we allow him to continue flying for the Escadrilles because we have no legal jurisdiction in this matter?
The question for us is how this will be done.
So the big question for us is, "How do we manage this technological change?"
The only question for us is whether you're willing to accept it.
If only there was a modern machine that could answer that question for us.
I hope that you can also satisfactorily answer this question for us.
It is therefore out of the question for us to sanction this text.
The question for us is whether the inclusion of sunlight within this measure would achieve it.
If only there was a modern machine that could answer that question for us.
The question for us is thus whether there is a sufficient basis for community action under Articles 113 and 235 of the Treaty.
As you see, this is a very important question for us in the North, especially in Sweden which has often been hit by infected meat.
However, the most important question for us concerns the future of the objective 6 area.
The important question for us and for you, Commissioner, is whether we are sufficiently aware of this.
The key question for us all is what the EEAS should be able to deliver.
The question for us is not how long can the euro last, but which Member State will leave first.
But the crucial question for us Europeans is the threat that the dramatic situation could be abused by radical Islamists.
It is of course out of the question for us to accept such a state of affairs.
The question for us therefore is whether or not Turkey can now be turned in the right direction with economic leverage.
The question for us now is whether the Union is capable of responding to this situation quickly and firmly and of assessing it appropriately.

Alternatives:

question to us
question from us
question about us
question regarding us
question directed at us

question to us

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It suggests that the question is directed towards us.

This phrase is used when the question is directed towards us. It implies that the question is meant to be answered by us or is seeking our input.