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Park sang joon Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

I brought a gift [to/ for] you

1. I brought a gift to you.
2. I brought a gift for you.
[From my English grammar book in Korean]
I think we use either #1 or #2 though they each have different meaning.
And I'd like to know what verbs takes "to" and "for" for an indirect object like "bring."
Thank you in advance for your help.
  

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park sang joon either #1 or #2 Yes. The difference in meaning escapes me, though. What different meanings are they supposed to have according to your book.

— CalifJim

  • park sang joon either #1 or #2 Yes.
  • The difference in meaning escapes me, though.
  • What different meanings are they supposed to have according to your book.
  • Most of the time we just say "I brought you a gift".
  • " You can't be serious!
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park sang jooneither #1 or #2
Yes. The difference in meaning escapes me, though. What different meanings are they supposed to have according to your book.
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Thank you, CalifJim, for your So very kind answer and word-proofing Emotion: smile
Then I was wondering if I can say the followings.

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park sang joonThen I was wondering if I can say the followings. following. [never with "s"]
Among the four examples, only 'sing' also allows 'to' and 'for', so 3, 4, and 6 are all impossible. 'buy', 'make', and 'cook' (which should be 'bake') allow only 'for'.

I bought you a gift. / I bought a gift for y
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Thank you, CalifJim, for you So Very helpful answer and word-proofing. Emotion: yes
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