English · Word Candidate

gotta

/ˈɡɒtə/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of have got to, have to

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tương tự như phải, cần

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VerbRegister: colloquial

I gotta learn this for my exam.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gotta” mean?

Synonym of have got to, have to

Is “gotta” formal or informal?

gotta is generally colloquial.