be going to
Translation
to be going to
Examples
I am going to read a book.
I am going to read a book.
It is going to rain soon.
It is going to rain soon.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) going to ((to-inf)) to express a future plan or intention I am going to visit my friend.
((be)) going to ((to-inf)) to express a prediction based on evidence Look at the clouds, it's going to rain.
Similar Words
will, planning to, intending to
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'go', used to signify movement towards a future action.
Memory Tips
Think of it as you are already on the path 'going' towards a future action.