不得不 meaning and pronunciation

不得不
Simplified/traditional word

不得不 English definition

bù dé bù
  • have no choice or option but to
  • cannot but
  • have to
  • can't help it
  • can't avoid

HSK level

Characters

  • 不 (bù): (negative prefix); not; no;
  • 得 (dé): to obtain; to get; to gain; to catch (a disease); proper; suitable; proud; contented; to allow; to permit; ready; finished;

Sentences examples with 不得不

  • 任务还没完成，所以周末我们不得不加班。
    Rènwù hái méi wánchéng, suǒyǐ zhōumò wǒmen bùdé bù jiābān.