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I got to vs I gotta

Both "I got to" and "I gotta" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I got to" is the correct form when you want to express that you have the opportunity or permission to do something. On the other hand, "I gotta" is a colloquial contraction of "I have got to" or "I have to," commonly used in informal speech.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 779 views

I got to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express having the opportunity or permission to do something.

Use "I got to" when you want to convey that you have the chance or permission to do something. It is often used in a positive context.

Examples:

I got to meet my favorite singer backstage.
I got to go to the concert with my friends.
I got to visit Paris last summer.

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But I got to warn you...
I got to finish this paperwork on our stabbing.
I got to drive a pursuit vehicle.
Tony, I got to call the White House.
I got to get this, stuff to the lab.
I got to give them something, Luke.
Wait, I got to talk to her.
I got to get back to the game, coach.
Listen, I got to get to work.
I got to send my brother more money.
I got to take this call.
I got to call for help.
I got to be honest with you, Will.
I got to get this load to Dallas.
I got to track this guy down today.
I got to corral a Congressman and deliver him to Mike.
Come on, I got to get to work.
I got to write a report up on this.
Listen, I got to ask you something.
Really, I got to get back to town.

Alternatives:

I had the opportunity to
I was able to
I had the chance to
I was permitted to

I gotta

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal speech as a contraction of "I have got to" or "I have to."

Use "I gotta" in informal situations to express that you need to do something. It is a colloquial form and not suitable for formal contexts.

Examples:

I gotta finish this report by tomorrow.
I gotta call my mom before I leave.
I gotta go to the store to buy some milk.

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I gotta focus on the present.
I gotta meet the troup first.
Oh, I gotta raise my game up if I gotta be seen with you, Finch.
I gotta get my cartoon fix.
I gotta start bringing some nametags.
I gotta check for bacteria, parasites...
Listen, I gotta get help.
I gotta be someplace by noon.
Listen, I gotta finish packing.
I gotta... I gotta double-check something.
I gotta - I gotta help my daughter.
I gotta - I gotta - I gotta do it again.
I gotta... I gotta stop now.
I gotta - I gotta get to class.
I gotta do him first, because I gotta work at midnight.
So until you keep your promise, and you end this, I gotta get Carl the hell out of here. I gotta take him somewhere safe.
I gotta... I gotta get out of here.
But I gotta fix... what I gotta fix.
Yeah, y'know, I gotta exercise, I gotta sweat.
I gotta find Interim Chief Vic, I gotta run stuff by Lassy, there.

Alternatives:

I have to
I need to
I must
I am required to

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