Expressing "have to" with "budebu"

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.

See also

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