Got to run Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɑt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹən
GAHT-tuh-RUHN
ɡˈɒt/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈʌn
GOT-TOO-RUN
Definition
An informal way to say you have to leave quickly or immediately. Often used at the end of a conversation when you must go.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, used mainly in speech or casual text; not literal about running. Commonly used when ending a call or chat. Similar to 'have to go' or 'gotta go', but often implies hurry.
Spanish: tengo que irme - debo irmePortuguese (BR): tenho que ir - preciso irPortuguese (PT): tenho de ir - preciso de irChinese (Simplified): 我得走了 - 我得赶快走Chinese (Traditional): 我得走了 - 我得趕快走Hindi: मुझे जाना हैArabic: يجب أن أذهب - لازم أروحBengali: যেতে হচ্ছে - যেতে হবেRussian: мне пора бежать - мне надо идтиJapanese: もう行かなくちゃ - そろそろ失礼しますVietnamese: tôi phải đi đây - tôi phải chạy rồiKorean: 이만 가봐야 해 - 빨리 가야 해Turkish: gitmem lazım - çıkmam gerekUrdu: مجھے جانا ہے - مجھے فوراً جانا ہےIndonesian: saya harus pergi - saya harus buru-buru pergi
Example Sentences
Sorry, I got to run. See you later!
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I got to run, my bus is leaving.
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It was nice talking, but I got to run now.
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Hey, I got to run or I'll be late for my meeting.
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Thanks for the chat! I really got to run now.
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I've got to run—catch you later!
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