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行かないといけない
Nai to ikenai works in both casual and polite speech and is the safest everyday choice. All three obligation patterns share the same nai-form base.
Examples in context
病院に行かないといけない
I need to go to the hospital
早く寝ないといけません
You need to sleep early
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