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Rafaela
''sing to'' or ''sing for'' ?
-1-
a) I will sing for you.
b) I will sing to you.
-2-
a) I wanted to sing this song for our fans.
b) I wanted to sing this song to our fans.
Which one is the best option?
12 aug. 2016 16:46
Antwoorden · 4
2
You sing TO someone (as you would talk TO someone) if you are singing ONLY for that ONE person.
You sing FOR a reason. You can sing for someone's benefit, honor, or entertainment. You can sing for your dinner or for money.
12 augustus 2016
2
"to sing for" implies it is like a gift, or it is special for them. "to sing to" implies that you are singing directly to them, face-to-face.
12 augustus 2016
2
Both make perfect sense.
12 augustus 2016
1
The difference is subtle.
FOR - indicates your reason for singing.
TO - basically indicates which direction you sing.
12 augustus 2016
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Rafaela
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Chinees (Mandarijn), Engels, Portugees
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Chinees (Mandarijn), Engels
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