wanna
Translation
want to
Examples
I wanna go to the cinema tonight.
I wanna go to the movies tonight.
Do you wanna get some pizza?
Do you wanna get some pizza?
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) + wanna + ((base verb)) an informal way to say 'want to'. I wanna go home.
Similar Words
Synonyms (formal): want to, would like to
Etymology
A phonetic reduction of 'want to' in rapid, informal speech.
Memory Tips
Remember this is for informal speech and writing only. It sounds like 'want a', as in 'I wanna coffee'.