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for me vs to me I read this grammar on grammar sites, but still can't understand, what are the differences between for me and to me. Here are some example sentences: 1. I tried to play chess, but it is very difficult to me, I tried to play chess, but it is very difficult for me; 2. The grammar exam is hard to me to pass, The grammar exam is hard for me to pass; 3. It is hard/difficult to me to understand what she is saying, It is hard/difficult for me to understand what she is saying. I can't understand what form to chose in these sentences. In my opinion they are all correct and interchangable, but I also know that there are differences between forms "for me" and "to me". Can you please explain me what is the difference? If possible, can you please correct them? Thank you!
Apr 28, 2015 7:30 PM
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In all your examples, use "for me". The best thing for you is to simply find good examples and follow those. Don't overthink it!
April 28, 2015
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This is a little hard to explain but I'll try. "The grammar exam is hard for me to pass." Using "for me" implies that it's too hard for specifically YOU to pass. "For me" basically says you're talking about yourself and only yourself. If you said "too me to pass" you'd be saying it's too hard to pass for anyone. It's more of a general observation "that's too hard" rather than a personal fact "that's too hard for me." Does that make sense?
April 28, 2015
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Peachey has given you the right answer. The correct construction is [adjective] + for + [me] The exam is hard for me. Chess is difficult for me. You cannot use 'to', or any other preposition, in this sentence. Your other sentences, using 'to', are not correct, and not interchangeable. It is as simple as that. There is nothing to explain, nothing to understand, and no choice to make. Just remember the correct form and use it.
April 28, 2015
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