I gotta fly Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ˈɡɑtə/ /ˈfɫaɪ
EYE GAH-tuh FLY
ˈaɪ/ /ɡˈɒtɐ/ /flˈaɪ
EYE GOT-uh FLY
Definition
A very informal way to say you need to leave quickly, similar to "I have to go." Often used at the end of a casual conversation.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely informal/slang; do not use in formal situations or writing. Typical in American English. "Gotta" is a contraction of "got to." Can be used with friends/coworkers to signal you are leaving quickly. Sometimes followed by a reason ("I gotta fly, got a meeting!").
Spanish: me tengo que ir - tengo que salirPortuguese (BR): tenho que ir - preciso sairPortuguese (PT): tenho de ir - preciso sairChinese (Simplified): 我得走了 - 我得离开了Chinese (Traditional): 我得走了 - 我得離開了Hindi: मुझे जाना है - मुझे निकलना हैArabic: لازم أمشي - لازم أروحBengali: আমাকে যেতে হবে - আমাকে দ্রুত যেতে হবেRussian: мне пора лететь - мне срочно надо уходитьJapanese: もう行かなきゃ - 急いで行かなくちゃVietnamese: tôi phải đi đây - tôi phải chạy đâyKorean: 나 가봐야겠다 - 나 빨리 가야 해Turkish: kaçmam gerek - hemen gitmem lazımUrdu: مجھے جانا ہے - مجھے فوراً جانا ہےIndonesian: gue harus cabut - gue mesti pergi
Example Sentences
I gotta fly, see you soon!
basic
Sorry, I gotta fly or I’ll be late.
basic
It was fun, but I gotta fly now.
basic
Okay guys, I gotta fly—my ride’s waiting outside.
natural
Time flies, huh? Anyway, I gotta fly!
natural
Hey, it’s been great talking—I gotta fly or I’ll miss my train.
natural