ないと
Meanings
Expression
Colloquialism
Abbreviation
Usually written in kana
1. have to (verb); must (verb)
after negative base of verb
2. is indispensable; absolutely necessary
Pitch accent
いと
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Composed of
nicht sein; ohne sein; nicht vorhanden sein; weg sein; nicht haben; fehlen
Used in vocabulary (6 in total)
sonst; andernfalls; ansonsten
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
Examples (36 in total)
We need rules!
I can't see without my glasses.
They figured that there was no hope.