Grammar pattern

V(ない) + なきゃ

  • A grammar pattern used to express a requirement or obligation to do a certain action.
  • It is a short form of the grammar pattern "V(ない) + なければならない" and is often used in casual conversations with family members or close friends.

Example Sentences

  • 今日(きょう)の24時(じ)までに、このレポートを先生(せんせい)に出(だ)さなきゃ。
    I have to submit this report to the teacher by midnight today.
  • 健康(けんこう)のためには、野菜(やさい)も全部(ぜんぶ)食(た)べなきゃ。
    For the sake of health, I need to eat all the vegetables.
  • ごめん、今(いま)から友(とも)だちと会(あ)うから、もう行(い)かなきゃ。
    Sorry, I have to leave now because I’m meeting a friend.
  • もうすぐ結婚式(けっこんしき)だから、ダイエットしなきゃ。
    I have to go on a diet since my wedding is coming up soon.
  • 明日(あした)は朝早(あさはや)いから、早(はや)く寝(ね)なきゃ。
    I have to sleep early because I have to wake up early tomorrow morning.

Tags

JLPT N3