Is there any difference in meaning in English between ”I must go” and ”I have to go”?

Question

Thank you

Answer 1

Normally there is no difference but technically the difference is that we use must when it is an internal obligation (i.e. one we put on ourself) e.g. I must go shopping today because if I don't I won't have any food.

e use have to when it's an external obligation (i.e. a law) for example the government says you have to drive on the left of the road.

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

There can be, in certain contexts. Both phrases literally mean that a person needs to leave. However, sometimes "I have to go" is a euphemism that means a person has to use the bathroom. "I must go" is never used in this way. It's also considerd the more formal of the two.

Answer 3

Im an english teacher

Must is when you decide you must do something have to is when someone else decided

eg I must go to the hairdressers I look a mess

18 year old boys have to join the army thats the law

from Grammar in use intermediate level

Answer 4

None, but "I must go" seems more formal, and isn't used as much these days.

Answer 5

'I must go' sounds like BS, 'I have to go' sounds more urgent and believable, but no, there is really no difference in definition, only in execution.

Answer 6

Please try to practice "Must/have to" test in this site

http://englishteststore.net/index.php?op...

Answer 7

No, they mean the same, but "I have to go" is more common.

Answer 8

just a different way of saying the same thing both are correct just use the one you like best

Answer 9

there is no real difference, but as the above user said one is more formal.

I have to go is more commonly used and is more forceful when said with an urgent tone of voice!

Answer 10

there's no actual difference;

but the first one isn't used much anymore.

:)  

Answer 11

No. Just two different ways of saying the same thing. Though, in my opinion, using the word "must" is has a slightly more urgent tone than "have to".

Answer 12

There is no difference in meaning, but an American would be more likely to say, 'I have to go'.

In Britain, an English speaker might say, 'I must go', but would be more likely to say, 'I've got to go'.

Answer 13

differnce is must is more demanding and like someone is telling you to do it, and don't have much of a choice.

I have to go is not as restricting

Answer 14

Guess those aren't used where I live.  We, here in Texas, say "Gunna leave out".  

But, the "must go" sounds like it's more important than "I have to go", which sound more like having to use the restroom.

ie-I must go to the store before it closes

ie-I have to go to the store for mushrooms.

ie-I have to go pee