gonna
Translation
going to
Examples
I'm gonna call him later.
I'm gonna call him later.
What are you gonna do?
What are you gonna do?
Grammar Patterns
((be)) gonna ((do sth.)) to be going to do something I'm gonna call him later.
Similar Words
Synonyms: will, shall (more formal)
Etymology
A phonetic reduction of 'going to'.
Memory Tips
Used in informal speech and song lyrics. Avoid it in formal writing.