منتظر بودن + اسم مصدر (هیجان زده برای آینده)
look forward to به اضافه gerund دوست آیندهنگر و هیجانزدهی توئه!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'look forward to' followed by an '-ing' verb or a noun to express positive anticipation for a future event.
- Always use a gerund (-ing) after 'to', never the base verb. Example: 'I look forward to meeting you.'
- The 'to' here is a preposition, not part of an infinitive. Example: 'I look forward to the weekend.'
- Use the continuous 'am looking forward to' for a more personal, friendly tone in conversation.
مرور کلی
look forward to وارد میشه.to همیشه به یه فعل ساده ختم میشه. مثلاً مثل I want to eat. اما اینجا، to در واقع یه حرف اضافه (preposition) است.verb + ing است.to گولت بزنه تا یه اشتباه ناشیانه بکنی. حتی نیتیو اسپیکرها هم گاهی وقتی توی واتساپ تند تایپ میکنن، اینجا سوتی میدن. پس اگه همیشه برات سوال بوده چرا معلمت توی انشاهات دور to خط میکشید، دلیلش همینه.این گرامر چطور کار میکنه
to نهفته است. در انگلیسی، to دو هویت متفاوت داره. گاهی فقط یه نشونه برای فعل مصدره.look forward to ، داری هیجانت رو به سمت «یه چیزی» نشونه میری. اون «یه چیز» باید اسم باشه. از اونجایی که ما میخوایم از یه عمل (فعل) استفاده کنیم، باید اون عمل رو به اسم تبدیل کنیم.ing انجام میدیم. این کار see رو به seeing تبدیل میکنه. حالا seeing به عنوان اسمِ یه فعالیت عمل میکنه.to اجازه میده که بهش بچسبه. اگه از فعل ساده استفاده کنی، پل فرو میریزه.الگوی ساخت
I ، You ، We ، My boss.
look رو اضافه کن: میتونی از look (عادت/واقعیت) یا am looking (احساس فعلی) استفاده کنی.
forward to رو اضافه کن: هرگز این کلمهها رو عوض نکن. اینها یه تیم هستن.
ing اضافه کن (مثلاً: meeting ، going ، buying).
I (فاعل) + am looking forward to (عبارت) + chatting (اسم مصدر) + with you later (بقیه).
to بخشی از عبارته. باهاش مثل بخشی از فعل برخورد نکن. اگه بگی I look forward to to meeting ، یه دونه to زیادی گذاشتی! مثل این میمونه که روی یه سر، دو تا کلاه بذاری. خندهدار به نظر میاد و سنگینی میکنه. میتونی به جای اسم مصدر از یه اسم ساده هم استفاده کنی. جمله I look forward to the weekend کاملاً درسته. اسم مصدر فقط «نسخهی فعلی» یه اسمه.
کی استفاده کنیم
I look forward to hearing from you.Looking forward to exploring Tokyo! استفاده کن. برای گیمینگ هم جواب میده. منتظر یه DLC جدیدی؟I'm looking forward to playing the new map. برای اپلیکیشنهای دیتینگ هم عالیه. به جای اینکه بگی «میخوام ببینمت»، بگو I'm looking forward to seeing you.We are looking forward to showing you this hidden gem. هر وقت خواستی نشون بدی چیزی در آینده خوشحالت میکنه، ازش استفاده کن.اشتباهات رایج
I look forward to meet you. این «تلهی مرگ» گرامر انگلیسیه. به خاطر عبارتهایی مثل I want to meet you طبیعی به نظر میاد. اما یادت باشه، look forward to یه کلوب خاصه. شرایط ورودش سخته. فقط اسم و اسم مصدر اجازه ورود دارن! یه اشتباه دیگه اینه که to رو کلاً یادت بره. I look forward meeting you طوری به نظر میاد که انگار یه تیکه از بدنت کمه! خیلی ناشیانهست. بعضی زبانآموزها هم وقتی هنوز هیجان دارن، سعی میکنن از زمان گذشته looked forward to استفاده کنن. اگه اتفاق هنوز نیفتاده، توی زمان حال بمون. از look یا am looking استفاده کن. همچنین حواست به املای اسم مصدر باشه. یادت نره اگه لازمه حروف بیصدا رو دوبار بنویسی (مثل: getting ، running). در نهایت، این رو با looking for اشتباه نگیر. اون یعنی دنبال کلیدات میگردی. Looking forward to یعنی برای آینده هیجان داری. اشتباه گرفتن این دو تا ممکنه باعث بشه مکالمههای خیلی عجیبی پیش بیاد. تصور کن به رئیست بگی داری دنبال جلسهت «میگردی» (looking for) به جای اینکه بگی «منتظرشی» (looking forward to). یکیش منظم به نظر میاد، اون یکی طوریه که انگار توی راهروها گم شدی و داری میچرخی!مقایسه با الگوهای مشابه
want to یا hope to چه فرقی داره؟ اونها از مصدر با to استفاده میکنن. I want to go یه خواستهی مستقیمه.I look forward to going یه حالت از انتظاره. Want در مورد هدفه، اما Look forward to در مورد حس انتظار کشیدنه. مثل تفاوت بین گرسنه بودن و لذت بردن از بوی غذاییه که داره میپزه.I look forward to... یه کم رسمیتره و توی نامههای کاری دیده میشه. I am looking forward to... شخصیتره و توی صحبت کردن رایجتره.plan to مقایسه کن.plan to go داری، یعنی برنامه داری. اگه look forward to going داری، یعنی احساس داری. میتونی برای چیزی برنامه بریزی بدون اینکه براش هیجان داشته باشی (مثل برنامهریزی برای رفتن به دندانپزشکی!).look forward to میکنی که لبخند روی لبت میارن.سؤالات رایج
I look forward to the party عالیه.I'm looking forward to it درسته؟to یا اسم مصدر به ویرگول نیازی نیست.I was looking forward to the concert (اما بعدش کنسل شد).am ...ing استفاده کن تا غیررسمی بشه.I'm ready for... یا I'm planning on... استفاده کن.Looking forward! ؟I look forward to seeing you soon ؟Conjugating 'Look Forward To'
| Tense | Subject | Verb Form | Object (Gerund/Noun) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Present Simple
|
I / You / We / They
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look forward to
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meeting you
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Present Simple
|
He / She / It
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looks forward to
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the party
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Present Continuous
|
I
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am looking forward to
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traveling
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Present Continuous
|
He / She / It
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is looking forward to
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seeing us
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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looked forward to
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the break
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Present Perfect
|
I / You / We / They
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have looked forward to
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this day
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
|---|---|---|
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I am looking forward to
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I'm looking forward to
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Informal/Neutral speech
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You are looking forward to
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You're looking forward to
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Informal/Neutral speech
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We are looking forward to
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We're looking forward to
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Informal/Neutral speech
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She is looking forward to
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She's looking forward to
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Informal/Neutral speech
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Meanings
To feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen in the future.
Professional Correspondence
A polite way to end a business email or letter, indicating readiness for the next step.
“I look forward to hearing from you soon.”
“We look forward to receiving your proposal.”
Social Anticipation
Expressing personal excitement about a social event or meeting a friend.
“I'm really looking forward to seeing you tonight!”
“Are you looking forward to the party?”
Anticipatory Relief
Looking forward to the end of a difficult period or a break.
“I'm looking forward to finishing this project.”
“She is looking forward to having some peace and quiet.”
Reference Table
| موقعیت | جمله مثال | شکل صحیح | حس منتقل شده |
|---|---|---|---|
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برنامههای آخر هفته
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Looking forward to...
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…`going` to the beach.
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هیجان، اشتیاق
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پایان ایمیل کاری
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I look forward to...
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…`hearing` from you.
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انتظار مودبانه
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جلسه پیش رو
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We're looking forward to...
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…`discussing` this further.
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پیشبینی، آمادگی
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رویداد اجتماعی
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She's looking forward to...
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…`meeting` everyone.
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شادی، شور و شوق
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برنامههای سفر
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They're looking forward to...
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…`exploring` the city.
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ماجراجویی، خوشحالی
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استراحت
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He's looking forward to...
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…`unwinding` after work.
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آرامش، آسودگی
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طیف رسمیت
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the proposal. (Meeting someone)
I'm looking forward to meeting you next week. (Meeting someone)
Looking forward to seeing you! (Meeting someone)
Can't wait to catch up! (Meeting someone)
نقشه مفهومی 'Look Forward To'
ساختار
- Subject + (to be) + looking forward to عبارت اصلی
- Gerund (-ing verb) عمل به عنوان اسم
- Noun مفعول انتظار
کاربرد
- Future Plans مثلاً: `starting` a new job
- Social Events مثلاً: `meeting` friends
- Formal Closings مثلاً: `hearing` from you
اشتباه رایج
- Infinitive (to + base verb) غلط (مثلاً: `to go`)
- Missing 'to be' غلط (مثلاً: `I looking forward`)
احساس
- Excitement حس مثبت قوی
- Anticipation انتظار مشتاقانه
Look Forward To در مقابل Excited To
استفاده صحیح از 'Look Forward To'
آیا میخواهی هیجان و انتظار برای یک رویداد یا عمل آینده را بیان کنی؟
آیا آن عمل یک فعل است؟
آیا جملهی تو با (فاعل + to be + looking forward to + اسم مصدر/اسم) کامله؟
به چه چیزهایی 'Look Forward To' میکنیم؟
تفریح و سرگرمی
- • traveling
- • relaxing
- • playing games
- • watching movies
اجتماعی و خانوادگی
- • meeting friends
- • visiting family
- • catching up
- • celebrating birthdays
کار و تحصیل
- • starting a new job
- • collaborating on projects
- • presenting ideas
- • learning new skills
انتظارات روزمره
- • having coffee
- • getting home
- • eating dinner
- • the weekend
مثالها بر اساس سطح
I look forward to the party.
Espero con ansias la fiesta.
I look forward to meeting you.
Espero conocerte.
We look forward to the holiday.
Esperamos las vacaciones.
I look forward to your call.
Espero tu llamada.
I am looking forward to seeing my family.
Estoy deseando ver a mi familia.
She is looking forward to starting school.
Ella está ansiosa por empezar la escuela.
Are you looking forward to the concert?
¿Tienes ganas del concierto?
They are not looking forward to the rain.
No tienen ganas de que llueva.
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
Quedo a la espera de sus noticias lo antes posible.
We are really looking forward to visiting the new gallery.
Tenemos muchas ganas de visitar la nueva galería.
He was looking forward to retiring after forty years of work.
Él estaba deseando jubilarse después de cuarenta años de trabajo.
I'm looking forward to not having to wake up early tomorrow.
Tengo ganas de no tener que despertarme temprano mañana.
I look forward to representing the company at the upcoming conference.
Espero representar a la empresa en la próxima conferencia.
The team is looking forward to implementing the new software updates.
El equipo está ansioso por implementar las nuevas actualizaciones de software.
I've been looking forward to this dinner for weeks.
He estado esperando esta cena durante semanas.
She is looking forward to having her hard work finally recognized.
Ella espera que su arduo trabajo sea finalmente reconocido.
We look forward to forging a long-lasting partnership with your firm.
Esperamos forjar una asociación duradera con su firma.
I look forward to your providing a detailed explanation for these discrepancies.
Espero que proporcione una explicación detallada de estas discrepancias.
The researchers are looking forward to analyzing the data gathered during the eclipse.
Los investigadores esperan analizar los datos recopilados durante el eclipse.
I'm looking forward to there being more transparency in the future.
Espero que haya más transparencia en el futuro.
One might look forward to the day when such measures are no longer necessary.
Uno podría esperar el día en que tales medidas ya no sean necesarias.
I look forward to the resolution of this matter with the utmost anticipation.
Espero la resolución de este asunto con la mayor anticipación.
He looked forward to the trial as a means of vindicating his reputation.
Él esperaba el juicio como un medio para reivindicar su reputación.
The protagonist looks forward to a future unburdened by the ghosts of his past.
El protagonista anhela un futuro libre de los fantasmas de su pasado.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners use 'look forward to' for neutral things like a bus or a doctor's appointment.
Learners think every 'to' must be followed by a base verb.
Expect is about probability; look forward to is about emotion.
اشتباهات رایج
I look forward to see you.
I look forward to seeing you.
I look forward meeting you.
I look forward to meeting you.
I am looking forward the party.
I am looking forward to the party.
I looking forward to it.
I am looking forward to it.
She looks forward to go home.
She looks forward to going home.
I look forward to hear from you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Are you look forward to the trip?
Are you looking forward to the trip?
I look forward to your come.
I look forward to your coming.
I look forward to the bus arriving.
I am waiting for the bus to arrive.
I look forward to meet with you.
I look forward to meeting with you.
I look forward to you joining us.
I look forward to your joining us.
الگوهای جملهسازی
I am looking forward to ___.
I am looking forward to ___ing ___.
We look forward to ___ing from you soon.
I'm not looking forward to ___ing ___.
Real World Usage
I look forward to hearing your feedback on the draft.
Looking forward to the movie tonight!
I look forward to the possibility of joining your team.
We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel.
So looking forward to starting this new chapter!
We look forward to serving you again soon!
فکر کن 'حرف اضافه + اسم'
look forward to مثل حرف اضافه عمل میکنه. همونطور که میگی to the store (اسم)، میگی to working (اسم مصدر). این ترفند ذهنی کمک میکنه قانون یادت بمونه. I look forward to the weekend.
مصدر استفاده نکن!
look forward to goیا
look forward to meet. همیشه بعد از
look forward to فعل با پسوند -ing (اسم مصدر) یا یه اسم بیار. این عادت رو زود ترک کن! I look forward to seeing you.
برای موقعیتهای غیررسمی کوتاه کن
Looking forward to it!یا
Looking forward to seeing you!. سریع و طبیعیه و هیجان رو نشون میده.
Looking forward to it!
طلای انتهای ایمیل
I look forward to hearing from youیا
We look forward to collaboratingجمله پایانی استاندارد و مودبانهای برای ایمیله. حرفهای بودن و اشتیاق رو نشون میده.
I look forward to hearing from you.
با قیدها تاکید کن
I’m really looking forward to seeing you!هیجان تو رو واضح نشون میده.
Smart Tips
Use the Present Simple 'I look forward to' to sound more professional and established.
Try to put a noun after it. If it works, use -ing for the verb.
Add 'really' or 'so' to the continuous form.
Use 'I look forward to hearing from you' as a polite way to ask for an answer.
تلفظ
The 'to' reduction
In casual speech, 'to' is often reduced to a 'schwa' sound /tə/.
Linking 'forward' and 'to'
The 'd' in forward often links smoothly to the 't' in to, sounding almost like one word.
Rising excitement
I'm looking FORWARD to it! ↗
Emphasis on 'forward' shows high enthusiasm.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Remember: 'Look forward to' is a bridge to a NOUN. Since a Gerund acts like a noun, it's the only verb form allowed across the bridge.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine yourself standing on a balcony, looking through a telescope at a giant '-ING' sign in the distance. You are looking forward to reaching that sign.
Rhyme
When you look forward to a thing, make sure the verb ends in -ING!
Story
Leo was a businessman who always wrote 'I look forward to meet you.' He never got any jobs. One day, a bird named Gerund dropped an '-ING' on his letter. He got the job immediately!
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write three sentences about things you are excited about this month. One must be a noun, and two must be gerunds (-ing verbs).
نکات فرهنگی
Using 'I look forward to hearing from you' is the standard, polite way to end an email. Omitting it can sometimes seem abrupt or rude.
This phrase is the closest equivalent to 'Yoroshiku onegaishimasu' when used at the end of a request or introduction.
On platforms like Instagram or LinkedIn, 'Looking forward!' is a common short comment on event posts.
The phrase combines the literal act of 'looking' in a 'forward' direction with the preposition 'to' indicating the destination.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
What are you looking forward to this weekend?
Is there a holiday or trip you are looking forward to?
In your career, what milestones are you looking forward to achieving?
Looking back, what was something you were looking forward to that lived up to the hype?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
My sister is really looking forward to ___ her new puppy home.
Find and fix the mistake:
The team is looking forward to present their ideas at the meeting.
Translate into English: 'Estoy deseando ir de vacaciones el próximo mes.'
Answer starts with: ["I...
Score: /3
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesI look forward to ___ (meet) you in person.
Which sentence is best for closing a professional letter?
Find and fix the mistake:
She is looking forward to go to the beach this weekend.
I am excited about the party.
1. I look forward to... / 2. I am looking forward to... / 3. We look forward to...
A: Are you coming to the wedding? B: Yes! I'm really ___.
Pick the odd one out.
forward / to / looking / I / meeting / am / you
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI'm truly looking forward to ___ you at the conference.
She is looking forward for her birthday party next week.
جمله صحیح رو انتخاب کن:
Translate into English: 'Estoy deseando leer el nuevo libro.'
این کلمات رو به ترتیب درست بچین تا یه جمله بسازی:
ابتدای جمله رو با انتهای درستش تطبیق بده:
The whole family is looking forward to ___ on vacation next month.
He is very looking forward to travel abroad.
جمله صحیح رو انتخاب کن:
Translate into English: 'Esperamos con interés sus comentarios.'
این کلمات رو به ترتیب درست بچین تا یه جمله بسازی:
احساسات رو با عبارات صحیح تطبیق بده:
Score: /12
سوالات متداول (8)
No. You must say `I look forward to seeing you`. In this phrase, 'to' is a preposition, and prepositions are followed by nouns or gerunds (-ing).
`I look forward to` is more formal and common in business letters. `I am looking forward to` is more personal and common in conversation or friendly emails.
Yes! You can say `I look forward to the weekend` or `I look forward to your email`.
Yes, you can say `I'm not looking forward to the exam`. It means you are dreading it or not excited about it.
In casual conversation or texting, yes. In formal writing, you should include the subject and verb: `I am looking forward to it`.
Yes. `I was looking forward to the concert, but it was canceled`. This shows you were excited in the past.
Because 'to' is a preposition here, not an infinitive marker. Prepositions always take the -ing form of a verb.
No, it must be `I look forward to meeting with you`. The 'with' doesn't change the rule for the gerund.
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In Other Languages
Esperar con ansias / Tener ganas de
English uses -ing; Spanish uses the infinitive.
Avoir hâte de / Se réjouir de
French uses the infinitive after 'de'.
Sich freuen auf
German requires a prepositional object or a full clause.
楽しみにしてる (Tanoshimi ni shite iru)
Japanese uses a noun-based construction rather than a phrasal verb.
يتطلع إلى (Yatatalla'u ila)
Very similar structure, as both use a verbal noun/gerund.
期待 (Qīdài)
No preposition is needed in Chinese.
Learning Path
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