Going to: Zukünftige Pläne & Absichten
going to für Pläne, die du schon gemacht hast, oder für Vorhersagen, die auf etwas basieren, das du jetzt siehst.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'be going to' for plans you made before speaking and predictions based on clear evidence you can see right now.
- Use 'am/is/are' + 'going to' + base verb for plans (e.g., I am going to travel).
- Use it for predictions when you see evidence (e.g., Look at those clouds! It's going to rain).
- In negative sentences, put 'not' after the 'be' verb (e.g., They are not going to come).
Overview
I'm going to do that on Sunday? Oder scrollst du vielleicht durch Flugangebote und flüsterst dir selbst zu: I am going to visit Tokyo next year? Wenn ja, benutzt du bereits eines der wichtigsten Werkzeuge der englischen Sprache.going to-Struktur ist der Architekt deiner Zukunft. Wir verwenden sie, wenn wir einen Plan oder eine feste Absicht haben. Im Gegensatz zum Wort will, das sich oft wie ein plötzlicher Geistesblitz anfühlt, geht es bei going to um Dinge, über die du bereits nachgedacht hast.I'll have a coffee (jetzt spontan entscheiden) und I'm going to meet a friend for coffee (der Termin steht schon in deinem Kalender). In diesem Guide schauen wir uns an, wie dieses Muster in der realen Welt funktioniert – vom Chatten mit Freunden bis hin zur Planung deines nächsten Netflix-Marathons. Es ist freundlich, alltäglich und so, wie echte Menschen über ihr Leben sprechen.How This Grammar Works
going to wie eine Brücke vor. Die eine Seite ist der gegenwärtige Moment – wo du jetzt bist. Die andere Seite ist die Zukunft.Samen der zukünftigen Handlung bereits in der Gegenwart existiert. Wenn du eine Absicht oder einen Plan hast, findet diese Absicht *jetzt* statt, auch wenn die Aktion erst *später* erfolgt. Deshalb benutzen wir die Gegenwartsform von be (am, is, are).He's going to fall!, weil der Beweis jetzt sichtbar ist. Du rätst nicht, du berichtest, worauf die aktuelle Situation hinausläuft.
Formation Pattern
going to zu bauen, ist wie ein Sandwich zu belegen. Du brauchst bestimmte Schichten in der richtigen Reihenfolge:
be hinzu (am, is, are).
going to hinzu.
Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | I am going to travel. |
Ich werde reisen. |
| Negative | She is not going to call. |
Sie wird nicht anrufen. |
| Question | Are you going to help? |
Wirst du helfen? |
| Short Form | They're going to win. |
Sie werden gewinnen. |
Politeness Levels
- **Formal
** I am going to attend the meeting. (In E-Mails oder Zoom-Interviews).
- **Informal
** I'm going to grab a burger. (Unter Freunden).
- **Casual
** I'm gonna watch a movie. (Nur beim Sprechen oder Chatten!).
Memory Trick
Denk an den 3-Schritte-Plan: Be (Status) + Going (Bewegung) + To [Verb] (Ziel). Wie ein Navi für dein Leben!
When To Use It
going to. Erstens: Pläne und Absichten. Alles, was du *vor* dem Sprechen entschieden hast.I'm going to see Coldplay. Zweitens: Vorhersagen mit Beweisen. Wenn du siehst, dass etwas passieren wird.It's going to rain. Du bist kein Hellseher, du schaust nur aus dem Fenster. Drittens: Moderner sozialer Kontext.I'm going to post this on Instagram. In Videospielen sagst du deinem Team: I'm going to heal you. Wenn du es kommen siehst oder schon kurz darüber nachgedacht hast, ist going to perfekt.
Common Mistakes
be. Sag nicht I going to eat, sondern I am going to eat. Ein weiterer Fehler ist die falsche Verbform nach to. Benutze immer die Grundform: I'm going to buy, nicht buying. Sei auch vorsichtig mit will für geplante Dinge. Wenn du deinem Chef sagst I will go on holiday, klingt das, als hättest du es gerade erst entschieden. Das könnte für Verwirrung sorgen! Und bei going to go lassen viele Muttersprachler das zweite go einfach weg, um kürzer zu sein: I'm going to the store statt I'm going to go to the store.Contrast With Similar Patterns
going to und will? Im Restaurant: Wenn du erst beim Bestellen entscheidest, sagst du: I'll have the steak. (Spontan). Wenn du das Menü schon drei Tage lang online studiert hast, sagst du: I'm going to have the steak. (Geplant).Going to ist wie eine Schiene, auf der du bereits fährst, während will eher wie ein plötzlicher Funke ist.Quick FAQ
Kann ich gonna im Vorstellungsgespräch sagen?
Lieber nicht. Nutze I am going to, um professionell zu wirken.
Ist I'm going to go richtig?
Ja, absolut okay! I'm going to the store ist aber oft gebräuchlicher.
Was, wenn ich meine Meinung ändere?
Kein Problem! Die Grammatik beschreibt deine *Absicht* zum Zeitpunkt des Sprechens. Was du danach wirklich tust, ist eine andere Sache.
Conjugating 'Be Going To'
| Subject | Be Verb | Going To | Base Verb | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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I
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am
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going to
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work
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I am going to work.
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You
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are
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going to
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work
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You are going to work.
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He/She/It
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is
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going to
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work
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She is going to work.
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We
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are
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going to
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work
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We are going to work.
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They
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are
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going to
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work
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They are going to work.
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Informal (Spoken) |
|---|---|---|
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I am going to
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I'm going to
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I'm gonna
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You are going to
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You're going to
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You're gonna
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He is going to
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He's going to
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He's gonna
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We are going to
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We're going to
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We're gonna
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They are going to
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They're going to
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They're gonna
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Meanings
A verb construction used to express a person's intentions or plans for the future, or to predict something that is likely to happen based on present evidence.
Prior Plans
Decisions made before the moment of speaking.
“We are going to visit my grandmother on Saturday.”
“He is going to buy a new car next month.”
Predictions with Evidence
Predicting the future based on what we can see or feel right now.
“Watch out! That vase is going to fall!”
“I feel terrible; I think I'm going to be sick.”
Intentions
Expressing a goal or a desire to do something, even if the specific time isn't set.
“I'm going to be a doctor when I grow up.”
“She's going to learn how to play the guitar someday.”
Reference Table
| Subjekt | Positiv (+) | Negativ (-) | Frage (?) |
|---|---|---|---|
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I
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I am going to eat.
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I am not going to eat.
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Am I going to eat?
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You
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You are going to study.
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You are not going to study.
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Are you going to study?
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He/She/It
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He is going to work.
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He is not going to work.
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Is he going to work?
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We
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We are going to visit.
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We are not going to visit.
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Are we going to visit?
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They
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They are going to watch.
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They are not going to watch.
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Are they going to watch?
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Formalitätsspektrum
I am going to attend the scheduled meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
I'm going to go to the meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
I'm gonna be at the meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
I'm gonna hit up that meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
Going To: Zukunftsplanung & Absichten
Struktur
- Subject + BE Ich bin, Du bist, Sie ist
- + GOING TO Immer 'going to'
- + Base Verb essen, lernen, arbeiten
Verwendung
- Planned Actions Ich werde reisen.
- Intentions Sie wird sich bewerben.
- Evidence-Based Predictions Es wird regnen.
Schlüsselwörter
- Tomorrow Ich werde sie morgen sehen.
- Next week/month Wir werden nächsten Monat umziehen.
- Soon Es wird bald fertig sein.
Going To vs. Will (für die Zukunft)
'Going To' für die Zukunft wählen
Ist es ein Plan oder eine Absicht, die du schon gemacht hast?
Ist es eine Vorhersage, basierend auf klaren Beweisen, die du jetzt siehst?
Wann man Going To verwendet
Wochenendpläne
- • Ich werde wandern gehen.
- • Wir werden einen Film schauen.
- • Sie wird sich entspannen.
Zukunftsziele
- • Ich werde Französisch lernen.
- • Er wird ein Geschäft gründen.
- • Sie werden Geld sparen.
Unmittelbare Vorhersagen
- • Es wird kaputtgehen!
- • Du wirst zu spät kommen.
- • Das Essen wird anbrennen.
Negative Absichten
- • Das werde ich nicht essen.
- • Sie wird nicht kommen.
- • Wir werden es nicht kaufen.
Beispiele nach Niveau
I am going to sleep now.
I am going to sleep now.
She is going to cook dinner.
She is going to cook dinner.
They are going to play.
They are going to play.
Are you going to eat?
Are you going to eat?
We are going to visit London next summer.
We are going to visit London next summer.
It is going to rain soon; look at the sky.
It is going to rain soon; look at the sky.
I'm not going to watch that movie.
I'm not going to watch that movie.
Is he going to buy that phone?
Is he going to buy that phone?
I was going to call you, but my phone died.
I was going to call you, but my phone died.
They're going to have a hard time finishing this project.
They're going to have a hard time finishing this project.
Are you going to be using the car this afternoon?
Are you going to be using the car this afternoon?
She's going to start her own business eventually.
She's going to start her own business eventually.
The economy is going to face significant challenges next year.
The economy is going to face significant challenges next year.
If you don't study, you're going to fail the exam.
If you don't study, you're going to fail the exam.
I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
Is this situation ever going to improve?
Is this situation ever going to improve?
The sheer scale of the project is going to necessitate a complete overhaul.
The sheer scale of the project is going to necessitate a complete overhaul.
I'm going to suggest that we postpone the meeting.
I'm going to suggest that we postpone the meeting.
The tension in the room was so thick, you knew something was going to snap.
The tension in the room was so thick, you knew something was going to snap.
Are we really going to pretend that this isn't a problem?
Are we really going to pretend that this isn't a problem?
Such a radical shift in policy is inevitably going to alienate the core electorate.
Such a radical shift in policy is inevitably going to alienate the core electorate.
The protagonist's hubris is clearly going to be his downfall.
The protagonist's hubris is clearly going to be his downfall.
I was just going to observe that the data seems slightly skewed.
I was just going to observe that the data seems slightly skewed.
Whether we like it or not, automation is going to redefine the labor market.
Whether we like it or not, automation is going to redefine the labor market.
Leicht verwechselbar
Both are used for the future. Learners don't know which to pick.
Learners use 'will' for everything future-related.
Learners think 'I am going to the park' is the same as 'I am going to go to the park'.
Häufige Fehler
I going to eat.
I am going to eat.
He is going eat.
He is going to eat.
They are go to play.
They are going to play.
I am going to playing.
I am going to play.
Are you going to buying it?
Are you going to buy it?
She not going to come.
She is not going to come.
I will go to the cinema tomorrow (when planned).
I am going to go to the cinema tomorrow.
I was going to calling you.
I was going to call you.
It will rain! (seeing black clouds)
It is going to rain!
I'm gonna to go.
I'm gonna go.
Satzmuster
I am going to ___ this weekend.
It is going to ___ because ___.
Are you going to ___ or ___?
I was going to ___ but ___.
Real World Usage
I'm gonna be there in 10 mins!
I am going to contribute my skills to your team.
It's going to be a sunny day tomorrow.
We're going to post a new video tonight!
The nurse is going to take your blood pressure.
Are we going to take the train or the bus?
Vergiss nicht das 'Be'-Verb!
to be (am, is, are) vor going to setzen. Es ist wie der Motor, der alles antreibt! I am going to,
She is going to,
They are going to.
Nicht für spontane Entscheidungen!
Going to ist für Pläne oder Vorhersagen mit Beweisen. Wenn du dich spontan entscheidest, nimm will. Zum Beispiel: "I'll have a coffee (nicht I'm going to have a coffee"), wenn du es gerade erst entschieden hast.'Gonna' im lockeren Gespräch verwenden!
going to oft zu gonna. Das klingt super natürlich! Aber denk dran: gonna vermeidest du im formalen Schreiben oder in Uni-Texten. Benutze es lieber mit deinen Freunden!Sicherheit ausdrücken!
Going to zeigt oft eine stärkere Sicherheit oder ein größeres Engagement für einen Plan als will. Wenn du zeigen willst, dass du wirklich fest entschlossen bist, ist going to eine super Wahl. Es ist wie zu sagen: Das wird passieren!Vorhersagen mit Beweisen!
going to. Zum Beispiel, wenn du jemanden stolpern siehst, könntest du sagen: "He's going to fall!" Die sichtbaren Beweise machen die Vorhersage stark.Smart Tips
Always reach for 'going to'. It's the 'eyes-on-the-prize' tense.
Use 'going to' to show you're organized and have plans.
Contract the 'be' verb but keep the 'going to' clear until you're very comfortable.
Use 'was going to' to immediately signal that the plan changed.
Aussprache
The 'Gonna' Reduction
In fast, casual speech, 'going to' often sounds like 'gonna'.
The 'Be' Contraction
The 'be' verb is almost always contracted (I'm, You're, He's).
Rising on the main verb
Are you going to GO? ↗
Emphasizing the action in a question.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Remember 'B-G-T': Be verb, Going to, Then the verb.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a bridge. On one side is 'Today' (your plan), and on the other side is 'Tomorrow' (the action). 'Going to' is the bridge connecting them.
Rhyme
If you planned it in your head, 'going to' is what is said.
Story
Imagine you are holding a calendar. You point to Saturday and say 'I am going to...'. Then you look out the window at a dark cloud and say 'It is going to...'. The calendar is your plan; the window is your evidence.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Look around your room. Find one thing that is 'going to' happen in the next 10 minutes (e.g., 'I am going to drink water') and say it out loud.
Kulturelle Hinweise
'Gonna' is extremely common in US pop culture and music, but using it in a formal essay will lower your grade.
British speakers often use 'going to' for immediate intentions, but may use 'shall' for formal offers, which 'going to' cannot do.
In project management, 'going to' is used to signal commitment to a plan.
The 'going to' construction evolved from the literal verb of motion 'to go'.
Gesprächseinstiege
What are you going to do this weekend?
Look at the weather. What do you think is going to happen?
What are you going to do after you finish this course?
If you won the lottery, what are you going to buy first?
Tagebuch-Impulse
Häufige Fehler
Test Yourself
My friends ___ to watch a new movie tonight.
Find and fix the mistake:
She going to learn Spanish next year.
Translate into English: 'Ella va a viajar a Italia el próximo verano.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Score: /3
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesI ___ (visit) my aunt tomorrow.
Which sentence is correct for a prediction with evidence?
Find and fix the mistake:
They is going to buy a house.
She is going to cook.
A: Are you coming to the party? B: No, I ___.
1. I, 2. He, 3. We
Select the planned action.
___ you going to help me?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI ___ to call my mom after work.
Wähle den korrekten Satz:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Look at the dark clouds! It ___ to rain very soon.
They am going to travel to Spain.
Translate into English: '¿Vas a estudiar inglés este año?'
Match the subjects with the correct form:
Wähle den korrekten Satz:
We are go to visit our cousins next week.
Translate into English: 'No voy a comprar ese vestido, es demasiado caro.'
Arrange these words into a question:
I heard the news. She ___ to get married next spring!
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
No, `gonna` is only for informal speaking and texting. In homework or formal writing, always use `going to`.
Use `going to` for plans made before now. Use `will` for decisions made at this exact moment.
Technically, that is the `Present Continuous`. To make it the `Going To Future`, you should say `I am going to go to the store`.
Move the `be` verb to the start: `Are you going to...?` or `Is he going to...?`
Yes! You can say `I am going to retire in 40 years.` It just means you have the intention now.
It's a natural way to speak faster. The 'to' sound blends into the 'going' sound.
It describes a plan you had in the past that usually didn't happen. `I was going to cook, but I ordered pizza instead.`
Only if you have evidence. If you just 'think' something might happen without proof, use `will`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Ir a + infinitivo
Spanish doesn't need the 'be' verb (am/is/are).
Futur proche (Aller + infinitif)
French doesn't use the 'ing' form of 'aller' in this structure.
Futur I (werden + Infinitiv)
German does not distinguish between 'will' and 'going to'.
〜つもり (~tsumori)
Japanese verbs don't change for the future; the intention is added at the end.
Sa- (prefix) / Sawfa
It doesn't use a 'going' equivalent; it's a purely grammatical marker.
要 (yào) / 打算 (dǎsuàn)
There is no verb conjugation or 'be' verb involved.
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