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I have to go vs I gonna go

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have to go' is a more formal and polite way to express the need to leave, while 'I gonna go' is a more informal and colloquial way to convey the same message. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to maintain in your communication.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 874 views

I have to go

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the need to leave in a polite and formal manner.

This phrase is used to indicate that you need to leave a place or end a conversation. It is a polite and formal way to communicate your departure.

Examples:

I have to go now. Thank you for the lovely evening.
I have to go to a meeting in ten minutes.
Sorry, I have to go. I have an early start tomorrow.
I have to go pick up my kids from school.
I have to go to the doctor's appointment.

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I have to go to Australia.
I have to go somewhere today.
I have to go jump on a conference call.
I have to go to those groups more often.
That's very interesting, but I have to go.
I have to go to the appointment now with Dr. Painter.
But I have to go find this film unit.
Agent Mulder, I have to go to the bathroom.
I have to go to her, Talus.
I have to go shopping, honey.
I have to go type some briefs.
I have to go to Saint Adonis Cemetery.
I have to go into the city tomorrow night.
I have to go finish cleaning those droids.
Listen. I have to go and see my husband.
I have to go. It's Friday night.
I have to go to the rescue centre.
I have to go to see Nina at the hospital.
I have to go get my neti pot.
I have to go to the teachers' office.

Alternatives:

I need to leave
I must go
I have to head out
I have to take off
I have to depart

I gonna go

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal spoken English to express the need to leave.

This phrase is more informal and colloquial compared to 'I have to go.' It is commonly used in casual conversations among friends or in informal settings.

Examples:

I gonna go grab some lunch. Do you want anything?
I gonna go see a movie later. Want to join?
I gonna go to the store to buy some groceries.
I gonna go meet my friends at the park.
I gonna go home and relax after work.

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I gonna go get my fiancée, man!
I gonna go get them back.
Where else was I gonna go?
But I thought to myself I'm gonna lose so much weight, I gonna go back, I'm gonna get this job.
Okay I gonna go!
I gonna go see Hetty.
Um, I gonna go try to sell this.
Where was I gonna go?
(nervous laugh) Um, I gonna go try to sell this.

Alternatives:

I'm going to go
I'm gonna leave
I'm gonna head out
I'm gonna take off
I'm gonna depart

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