Gotta and Kinda
Explore 'gotta' and 'kinda' in short American conversations, from everyday needs to softer opinions. These forms are common in casual speech, not formal writing.
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1. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
A casual goodbye. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- I gotta go home.
'Gotta' is an informal spoken form of 'have got to' or 'have to'.
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2. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
After a long day. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- I'm kinda tired.
'Kinda' comes from 'kind of' and means 'a little' here.
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3. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Sharing a dessert. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- You gotta try this cake!
'You gotta try' can express a strong recommendation rather than a real duty.
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4. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Talking about the room temperature. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- It's kinda cold in here.
'Kinda' makes this comment sound less strong and less direct.
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5. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Getting home after an evening out. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- We gotta catch the last bus.
'Catch the bus' means to get on it before it leaves.
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6. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Carrying a shopping bag. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- The bag is kinda heavy, but I can carry it.
'But' introduces a contrast: the bag has some weight, yet carrying it is possible.
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7. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Remembering a missed call. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- I've gotta call my sister back.
'Call someone back' means to return their phone call.
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8. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Noticing similar clothes. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- That shirt is kinda like mine.
'Kinda like' describes a similarity without saying that two things are exactly the same.
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9. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
A friend is getting ready to leave. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- I kinda hoped you'd stay for dinner.
'Kinda hoped' makes a wish sound gentle, so the other person feels less pressure.
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10. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
A repair is proving difficult. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- There's gotta be a better way to fix this.
'There's gotta be' expresses a strong belief that something exists, not a duty to act.
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11. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Discussing a possible purchase. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- I kinda agree with you, but I'm not sure about the price.
'Kinda agree' signals partial agreement: the speaker still has a concern.
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12. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Planning when to leave. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- We gotta leave soon if we want to get there on time.
The part beginning with 'if' explains why leaving soon is necessary.
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13. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Checking details before a trip. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- I'm kinda worried. We gotta check the address before we leave.
The speaker moves from a feeling of worry to a practical step that could help.
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14. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Reacting to a surprising movie. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- I gotta admit, that movie was better than I expected.
'I gotta admit' often introduces an honest opinion that differs from an earlier belief.
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15. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
Discovering a mix-up about the day. The transcript keeps spoken 'gotta' and 'kinda'.
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- I kinda thought you meant Friday. I guess we gotta change our plans.
'I guess' presents the change of plans as a conclusion the speaker has just reached.