Have to go now Meaning in English
expression
HAV-tuh-GOH-now
hav-TOO-goh-NOW
Definition
Used to say you must leave at this moment, often to end a conversation or indicate you are busy.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, polite way to leave a conversation or situation. Often used with apologies, like 'Sorry, I have to go now.' Can be softened or made urgent: 'really have to go now.' Do not confuse with 'want to go now' (a choice, not a need).
Spanish: tengo que irme ahoraPortuguese (BR): tenho que ir agoraPortuguese (PT): tenho de ir agoraChinese (Simplified): 我现在得走了Chinese (Traditional): 我現在得走了Hindi: मुझे अब जाना हैArabic: يجب أن أذهب الآنBengali: এখন যেতে হবেRussian: мне сейчас нужно идтиJapanese: もう行かないといけないVietnamese: bây giờ tôi phải điKorean: 이제 가야 돼Turkish: şimdi gitmem lazım - şimdi gitmem gerekiyorUrdu: اب مجھے جانا ہےIndonesian: saya harus pergi sekarang
Example Sentences
I have to go now because my class is starting.
basic
She said she has to go now to catch her bus.
basic
Do you have to go now, or can you stay a bit longer?
basic
Hey, I have to go now, but let’s talk later!
natural
Sorry, I really have to go now—dinner's waiting for me.
natural
I wish I could stay, but I have to go now—my friend is here.
natural