informal future form
Used before a verb in casual speech or writing to say that a future action is planned or expected.
/ˌgə.nə/Common casual form
I'm gonna call you after work.
The sky is dark; it's gonna rain.
American English
How to pronounce gonna
verbA2Very common word
guhnuh
/ˌgə.nə/
2 syllables.
Form of going
Gonna is common in casual speech and informal writing, but going to is better in formal writing.
Used before a verb in casual speech or writing to say that a future action is planned or expected.
What to listen for
“Gonna” is a casual spoken form of “going to,” usually heard as /ˌgə.nə/ before another verb when talking about the future.
Meanings & examples
Useful expressions
How are things?
Hi, Ben. How's it going?
What is happening?
Why is everyone outside? What's going on?
The usual current price or payment for something.
We paid the going rate for the repair.
Related words & forms
The past form is went, not goed; after have, use gone.