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Ask you a personal question

🇬🇧 UK //ɑːsk jʊ ə ˈpɜːsənəl ˈkwɛsʧən// 🇺🇸 US //æsk jʊ ə ˈpɜrsənl ˈkwɛstʃən//

Meaning of Ask you a personal question

to request information about someone's private life or feelings

In simple words: to request information about your private life

Ask you a personal question in a sentence

• Can I ask you a personal question about your family?
• It's hard for me to ask you a personal question, but I need your advice.
• During the interview, the reporter decided to ask you a personal question.

How to use Ask you a personal question

Use this phrase when you need to request sensitive information. Avoid in formal situations where privacy is more respected.

Grammar pattern

ask + object + a personal question

Memory hint

Think of a friend asking you a personal question at a café.

Related words

Collocations with Ask you a personal question

• ask a personal question
• dare to ask you a personal question
• hesitate to ask you a personal question

Synonyms for Ask you a personal question

• inquire about your private life
• probe into your personal matters
• question your personal details

Common mistakes with Ask you a personal question

• Omitting 'a' before 'personal question'
• Confusing with 'ask for a personal question'
• Using in overly formal contexts

Frequently asked questions about Ask you a personal question

What does Ask you a personal question mean?

to request information about your private life

What is the definition of Ask you a personal question?

to request information about someone's private life or feelings

How do you use Ask you a personal question in a sentence?

Can I ask you a personal question about your family?

Can you give another example of Ask you a personal question?

It's hard for me to ask you a personal question, but I need your advice.

What are synonyms for Ask you a personal question?

Common alternatives include inquire about your private life, probe into your personal matters, question your personal details.

What words go with Ask you a personal question?

It commonly pairs with ask a personal question, dare to ask you a personal question, hesitate to ask you a personal question.

What are common mistakes when using Ask you a personal question?

Omitting 'a' before 'personal question' Confusing with 'ask for a personal question' Using in overly formal contexts

How do you pronounce Ask you a personal question?

US: //æsk jʊ ə ˈpɜrsənl ˈkwɛstʃən//, UK: //ɑːsk jʊ ə ˈpɜːsənəl ˈkwɛsʧən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ask you a personal question?

Use this phrase when you need to request sensitive information. Avoid in formal situations where privacy is more respected.