Who am I to you vs Who am I for you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Who am I to you?' is more commonly used to inquire about one's significance or role in someone's life, while 'Who am I for you?' is less common but can be used to ask about the impact or benefit one provides to someone.

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Who am I to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about one's significance or role in someone's life.

This phrase is used to ask about the importance or meaning one holds in another person's life. It is a common way to seek clarification about the relationship dynamics.

Examples:

Who am I to you? Am I just a friend or something more?
Who am I to you that you would go to such lengths to help me?
Who am I to you that you would sacrifice your own happiness for mine?

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Tell me... tell me, who am I to you?
Elena: Who am I to you?
Today, he asks each one of us: Who am I to you?
Really, who am I to you?
Who am I to you?
Who am I to you, George?
Who am I to you, George?

Alternatives:

What do I mean to you?
How do you see me in your life?
What role do I play in your life?

Who am I for you

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It can be used to ask about the impact or benefit one provides to someone.

This phrase is used to inquire about the effect or benefit one has on another person. It can be used to understand how one's actions or presence influence the other person.

Examples:

Who am I for you? Do I bring you happiness or sadness?
Who am I for you that you would always turn to me for advice?
Who am I for you that you would trust me with your secrets?

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He still asks us today: "Who am I for you?"(Matthew 16:15).
This is my answer to the question you have not asked me: who am I for you?
Who am I for you, Goran!
Who am I for you to do things like that?
Therefore, one only understands the question posed to Peter - Who am I for you? - within the context of a long journey, after having travelled a long path.

Alternatives:

What do I do for you?
How do I affect you?
What impact do I have on you?

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