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who you talk with vs whom you talk with

The correct phrase is "whom you talk with." In this case, "whom" is the object of the verb "talk." While the use of "whom" is becoming less common in informal English, it is still considered grammatically correct in formal writing.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 2191 views

who you talk with

This phrase is not correct in standard English.

The correct form is "whom you talk with" because "whom" is the object of the verb "talk."
  • Who do you talk with so long on the phone?
  • You talked with who Father wanted you to talk with.
  • Be careful who you talk to, Monroe.
  • I wonder who you talk to about Rosemary and your condition.
  • She's Caucasian, mid-20s, blond hair, blue/green eyes, depending who you talk to.
  • Be careful who you talk to.
  • She's worried about who you talk to at night.
  • You should be careful who you talk to about this ability, Zane.
  • You better watch who you talk to like that.
  • I heard you talk with Kevin Tran tonight.
  • If you talk with somebody suffering, you know this makes a difference.
  • Maybe you talk with some people from the ministry.
  • You talk with this girl, Myrna.
  • You need to be careful who you talk to.
  • Where do you talk with Miyazaki-senpai?
  • But if you talk with me now, maybe we can leave your past mistakes in the past.
  • Mary is asking that I be the one you talk with.
  • We know how you feel about Sylvia's breakdown when you talk with the good doctor.
  • I'll tell him few words and then I'll let you talk with her.
  • To understand is okay, but someone tells me you talk with Buscetta's tongue.

Alternatives:

  • whom you talk with

whom you talk with

This phrase is grammatically correct, especially in formal writing.

Use "whom you talk with" when referring to the object of the verb "talk."

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