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I am going to sleep now vs I have to go to sleep now

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning: the intention to sleep at the present moment. The choice between the two phrases is down to personal preference or emphasis.
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I am going to sleep now

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the intention to sleep at the present moment.

This phrase is used to inform others that you are about to sleep. It indicates a current action or plan to go to bed.

Examples:

  • I am going to sleep now, so I will talk to you tomorrow.
  • She said, 'I am going to sleep now,' and turned off the lights.
  • Are you going to sleep now or staying up a bit longer?
  • He is going to sleep now because he has an early meeting tomorrow.
  • We are going to sleep now, so please keep the noise down.
  • Nov 30, 2021 ...I am going to sleep now.” Grammar. What is the correct translation? “Voy a dormir ahora.” “Voy a ir dormir ahora.” My Spanish grammar book ...
  • Jul 23, 2023 ... ... I am going to sleep now” if you're already in bed and you're done talking or whatever you were doing and it's now time to go to sleep. “I am ...
  • Jun 18, 2022 ... I am going to sleep now and when I wake up in the morning it needs to be fixed without me having to faff around. Otherwise I'll pay both ...
  • Jan 29, 2018 ... It depends on how you are using it. You can say “I am gonna sleep soon” or you could say “I am going to sleep now.” See the difference? Upvote ·.
  • Dec 12, 2020 ... I am going to sleep now, cause it is 7 am for me. :tired_face: I plan on reading all of the replies in the morning. Besides that, I am quite ...
  • Nov 22, 2020 ... I am going to sleep now, it is nearly 3am UK time and good to go. Will check more in the morning. Thanks guys for help. Regards Lukasz.
  • Feb 23, 2022 ... ... i am going to sleep now for 5 seconds") ; Serial.flush(); digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH); delay(1000); LowPower.sleep(5000); Serial.begin ...
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Alternatives:

  • I am going to bed now
  • I am going to hit the hay now
  • I am going to catch some Z's now
  • I am going to call it a night now
  • I am going to turn in now

I have to go to sleep now

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the necessity or obligation to sleep at the present moment.

This phrase is used to convey the idea that there is a need or requirement to go to sleep immediately.

Examples:

  • I have to go to sleep now because I have an early start tomorrow.
  • She said, 'I have to go to sleep now,' as she yawned.
  • Do you have to go to sleep now or can you stay up a bit longer?
  • He has to go to sleep now to get enough rest for the exam.
  • We have to go to sleep now if we want to be well-rested for the trip.
  • Jul 23, 2023 ... Yes, but it would be better to say, “It's time for me to go to bed,” or , “I have to go to sleep now.” “I have to sleep now” makes sense and ...
  • Jan 3, 2023 ... For the love of god... I have to go to sleep now, it's 3:36 am in France.
  • Mar 24, 2015 ... I hope you can work it out, I have to go to sleep now… robertsmits March 25, 2015, 12:54am 5. wolfi323: Ok, in english it is “Preferences ...
  • Mar 13, 2020 ... There is still more to do but I have to go to sleep now. Is mm your intended units? Intended print scale? 1:100 I guess. Paper size A4 ...
  • Jul 14, 2024 ... No more and no less. I can't check your models now. It's 1am here and I have to go to sleep now… 1 Like. rdemyan July 14, 2024, 11:07pm 51.
  • Jun 14, 2022 ... I tell them that I have to go to sleep now, but really I just want to look at the potato chips in silence. I'm taking my time, turning them ...
  • Sep 9, 2021 ... I have to go to sleep now. If it worked tomorrow, I will set it as the solution. Thanks again! 3 Likes. Home · Categories · FAQ/Guidelines ...
  • outputs to "built in" sound / audio. I could spend the next 8 hours guessing what you're doing on your end but. I have to go to sleep now:) Between the ...
  • May 10, 2023 ... I have to go to sleep now, but I will catch up on this! kingflippidlyflip (kingflippidlyflip) May 10, 2023, 9:23pm #13. k. Have a good sleep ...

Alternatives:

  • I need to go to sleep now
  • I must go to sleep now
  • I should go to sleep now
  • I am required to go to sleep now
  • I am compelled to go to sleep now

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