TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

I gotta tell you vs I've gotta tell you

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in informal spoken English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 3384 views

I gotta tell you

This phrase is a common informal way of saying 'I have to tell you.'

This phrase is used in casual conversations to express the need or urgency to inform someone about something.

Examples:

I gotta tell you, that movie was amazing!
I gotta tell you, I'm really excited about the trip.
I gotta tell you, I appreciate your help.
I gotta tell you, I can't make it to the party.
I gotta tell you, I love your new haircut.

Show examples from the web [+]

How many times I gotta tell your ass to come over? How many times I gotta tell you I got a chauffeur? Think about it, think it over, everything is gon' be kosher
How many times I gotta tell your ass to come over? How many times I gotta tell you I got a chauffeur? Think about it, think it over, everything is gon' be kosher
Jan 21, 2016 ... ESPN Chief Talks Esports: ' I Gotta Tell You, I Think It's Awesome'. Richard Procter ,. Contributor. Follow on Forbes. (8) · RSS; Email. Opinions ...
Aug 10, 2015 ... Girl i gotta tell you something. Dakota Danna. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 1212. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...

Alternatives:

I have to tell you
I need to tell you
I must tell you
I want to tell you
I'm going to tell you

I've gotta tell you

This phrase is a slightly more formal version of 'I gotta tell you,' but still used in informal spoken English.

This phrase is also used in casual conversations to express the need or urgency to inform someone about something, with a slightly more polite tone.

Examples:

I've gotta tell you, that was a great idea!
I've gotta tell you, I really appreciate your help.
I've gotta tell you, I can't come to the meeting.
I've gotta tell you, I'm not feeling well.
I've gotta tell you, I love your new dress.

Show examples from the web [+]

A warning sign. I missed the good part, then I realised. I started looking and the bubble burst. I started looking for excuses. Come on in. I've gotta tell you what a ...
A warnin' sign. I missed the good part, then I realized. I started lookin', and the bubble burst. I started lookin' for excuses. Come on in. I've gotta tell you what a ...
Oct 15, 2015 ... Hey guys... I've gotta tell you something... DarcalubinnX [MLGD]. Subscribe SubscribedUnsubscribe 103103. Loading... Loading... Working.
Sep 6, 2013 ... Storm - I've Gotta Tell You Mama (Lost in Time, 2013). Haukevind. Subscribe SubscribedUnsubscribe 305305. Loading... Loading... Working.

Alternatives:

I have got to tell you
I need to tell you
I must tell you
I want to tell you
I'm going to tell you

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9).

"Thank you!"
Sachi Nakama July 2024
"I have literally been through chat, PI, claude, bard and bing and I got conflicting answers! Thank you! Human intelligence reigns!"
Retha July 2024
"Faster than AI"
CYNTHIA December 2023
"This was very helpful and I personally think this site is the best."
Kaden October 2023
"It was extremely thorough and very helpful!"
imperialelisa October 2023
"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"
Zubair Alam October 2023
"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."
Selena October 2023
"Without textranch I would be stuck!"
宏祐 October 2023
"Accuracy and fast response. Personal comments from editor. Thank you."
Clh September 2023
"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"
Arturo September 2023
"The fact that you can get reliable fast feedback on your texts."
Vinicius Antonio August 2023
"you guys are better than grammarly i'm being honest here"
ordinary July 2023
"OMG! This is really good than any other text correction tools I've used so far. Highly recommend this."
Vehan July 2023
"Very fast and accurate. thank you."
mojtaba July 2023
"I love this app because it's help to writing skills all of students ♥️"
Tarisini July 2023
"This was exactly the mistake I was looking for, the wording dind´t sound right at first. Better than grammarly!"
Ente July 2023
"The immediate help that I received was reassuring and very satisfactory. Thanks."
priiiyanshuu July 2023
"this helps A LOT for my studies."
kathnunez02 June 2023
"Woow!! I would never have expected such precision! Thank you soooo much!!"
Berta June 2023
"Real Time Editor and not AI. Many Thanks."
Priya June 2023
"The very first thing excites me about Textranch is how much your editors care."
sepideh June 2023
"The fact that texts are checked by human editors rather than by AI, etc. I appreciate this!"
Анна June 2023
"Feel welcome, immediate response, high quality feedback"
martin.roy June 2023
"This is the best app that I have ever seen"
Burulai May 2023

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!