Meaning
States the necessity or intention of walking.
Cultural Background
In North India, leaving a home visit often involves a long 'goodbye' process. 'Mujhe chalna hoga' is the first step in this ritual. In modern offices, this phrase is used to end meetings without offending superiors. In rural settings, it is often accompanied by a gesture of respect, like touching feet or a respectful nod.
The 'Polite Pause'
Pause for a second before saying the phrase to show you are genuinely sorry to leave.
Add a reason
Adding a small reason like 'bus aa rahi hai' makes the departure feel more natural.
Meaning
States the necessity or intention of walking.
The 'Polite Pause'
Pause for a second before saying the phrase to show you are genuinely sorry to leave.
Add a reason
Adding a small reason like 'bus aa rahi hai' makes the departure feel more natural.
Don't be too blunt
Avoid just saying 'Mujhe chalna hoga' without a smile, or it might sound like you are angry.
Test Yourself
Which is the most natural way to say 'I have to leave'?
____ चलना होगा।
The dative case 'Mujhe' is required for obligation in Hindi.
Complete the sentence.
देर हो रही है, मुझे ______ होगा।
The phrase is 'Mujhe chalna hoga'.
Choose the best response to 'क्या आप रुकेंगे?' (Will you stay?)
____, मुझे चलना होगा।
Adding 'Sorry' (Maaf karna) makes the exit more polite.
Which situation is best for 'Mujhe chalna hoga'?
When do you use this?
It is an exit phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises____ चलना होगा।
The dative case 'Mujhe' is required for obligation in Hindi.
देर हो रही है, मुझे ______ होगा।
The phrase is 'Mujhe chalna hoga'.
____, मुझे चलना होगा।
Adding 'Sorry' (Maaf karna) makes the exit more polite.
When do you use this?
It is an exit phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is polite enough for professional settings.
Yes, it is considered impolite to leave without an excuse.
Then don't use it! It's an exit phrase.
Yes, 'chalna' is generic for 'leaving'.
It's the most natural way to express the necessity.
Add 'Maaf karna' (Sorry) at the beginning.
Yes, it's common in casual texts.
Yes, it is gender-neutral.
Related Phrases
मुझे जाना है
synonymI have to go
निकलते हैं
similarLet's leave
फिर मिलते हैं
builds onSee you later
