Difference between revisions of "Expressing "have to" with "budebu""
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{{Basic Grammar|不得不|B2|Subj. + 不得不 + Verb|老板 很 讨厌 应酬，但是 她 <em>不得不</em> 去。|grammar point|ASG0C825}} | {{Basic Grammar|不得不|B2|Subj. + 不得不 + Verb|老板 很 讨厌 应酬，但是 她 <em>不得不</em> 去。|grammar point|ASG0C825}} | ||
{{Similar|Expressing "must" with "dei"}} | {{Similar|Expressing "must" with "dei"}} | ||
Revision as of 09:34, 26 May 2020
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Keywords
不得不 (bùdébù) has a stronger tone than 必须 (bìxū) meaning "someone cannot help but do something."
Structure
Subj. + 不得不 + Verb
Examples
- 我们 都 是 打工的 ， 不得不 服从 公司 的 安排 。We all work part time in accordance with the company's arrangement.
- 你 真的 太 厉害 了 ， 我 不得不 承认 。You are so good. I have to admit it.
- 电梯 又 坏了 ， 我们 不得不 爬楼梯 。The elevator is broken again. We have to take the stairs.
- 你 真 会 说话 ，这一点 我们 不得不 佩服 。You can really speak. Just a few words and we have no choice but to admire.
- 不好意思 ，时间 有限 ，我 不得不 打断 你 。 I'm sorry. We have very limited time. I have to interrupt you.
