A1 Expression 중립

Tengo que irme

I have to go

Used to indicate that you need to leave.

🌍

문화적 배경

In Spain, 'Tengo que irme' is often followed by 'Me voy' as you actually stand up to leave. Mexicans often use 'Ya me tengo que ir' to emphasize that the time to leave has arrived. It is common to add 'che' or 'bueno' to soften the departure.

💡

Add a reason

Adding 'porque...' makes your departure feel less abrupt.

⚠️

Don't forget the 'me'

Without 'me', you are just saying you have to go somewhere.

Used to indicate that you need to leave.

💡

Add a reason

Adding 'porque...' makes your departure feel less abrupt.

⚠️

Don't forget the 'me'

Without 'me', you are just saying you have to go somewhere.

💬

The goodbye process

In Spain/Latin America, saying 'Tengo que irme' is just the first step of a 10-minute goodbye!

셀프 테스트

Select the correct form.

Yo _____

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tengo que irme

Reflexive 'me' is required.

Complete the sentence.

Ellos _____ (have to leave) ahora.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tienen que irse

The reflexive 'se' matches 'ellos'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Te quedas? B: No, _____, es tarde.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tengo que irme

The context implies leaving the current location.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are at a party and need to go.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Tengo que irme

This is the standard polite exit.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Select the correct form. Choose A1

Yo _____

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tengo que irme

Reflexive 'me' is required.

Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

Ellos _____ (have to leave) ahora.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tienen que irse

The reflexive 'se' matches 'ellos'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: ¿Te quedas? B: No, _____, es tarde.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tengo que irme

The context implies leaving the current location.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

You are at a party and need to go.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Tengo que irme

This is the standard polite exit.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

8 질문

Yes, it is neutral and professional enough.

It can be, so adding 'lo siento' or a reason is better.

It is the standard connector for 'tener' + infinitive.

Yes, it is very common and natural.

Add 'disculpen' (excuse me) first.

No, 'Adiós' is the goodbye, 'Tengo que irme' is the reason for the goodbye.

Yes, it is very common in WhatsApp messages.

No, the phrase is gender-neutral.

관련 표현

🔄

Me voy

synonym

I am leaving

🔗

Debo retirarme

similar

I must withdraw

🔗

Tengo que salir

similar

I have to go out

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