gonna
/ɡən.ə/
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Meaning · English
A modal used to express a future action that is being planned or prepared for in the present.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một trạng từ chỉ hành động tương lai được lên kế hoạch
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VerbRegister: colloquial
Examples
I'm gonna hafta find a new job soon.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gonna” mean?
A modal used to express a future action that is being planned or prepared for in the present.
Is “gonna” formal or informal?
gonna is generally colloquial.