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Gotta: meaning, definitions and examples

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gotta

 

[ หˆษกษ‘tษ™ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal speech

The term 'gotta' is a contraction of 'got to,' which is commonly used in informal speech to express necessity or obligation. It indicates that someone must do something or that it is imperative for them to take an action. 'Gotta' is prevalent in conversational English and is often found in music and popular culture, lending a casual tone to the expression of duty or requirement.

Synonyms

have to, must, need to

Examples of usage

  • I gotta go to work.
  • You gotta see this movie!
  • We've gotta finish our homework.
  • I gotta tell you something important.

Translations

Translations of the word "gotta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preciso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช muss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ harus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะธะฝะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ muszฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใชใ‘ใ‚Œใฐใชใ‚‰ใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tengo que

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yapmalฤฑyฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์•ผ ํ•ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฌุจ ุฃู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ musรญm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ musรญm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟ…้กป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verรฐur aรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etmษ™lidir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tengo que

Etymology

The word 'gotta' originated in the early 20th century as an informal contraction of the phrase 'got to.' It became popular in American English, particularly in spoken contexts, and reflects a relaxed and conversational tone. The formation of 'gotta' represents a broader linguistic trend where colloquial expressions evolve to simplify speech. The contraction aligns with the tendency of English speakers to reduce phrases for ease of communication. Since gaining traction, it has become a staple in casual dialogue and is often used in various forms of media, such as music, movies, and television, which further solidified its place in contemporary language. 'Gotta' is emblematic of how language evolves and adapts, especially in informal settings where brevity and ease of understanding are prioritized.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,141, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.