Meaning
Pemahaman Makna: Dalam konteks sehari-hari, "I’m going" sering digunakan untuk mengungkapkan niat atau rencana untuk pergi ke suatu tempat dalam waktu dekat. Misalnya, ketika seseorang mengatakan “I’m going to the store”, itu berarti mereka berencana untuk pergi ke toko segera.
Penggunaan dalam Kalimat: "I’m going" bisa digunakan dalam berbagai situasi. Misalnya, ketika Anda ingin memberi tahu teman bahwa Anda akan meninggalkan suatu tempat, Anda bisa mengatakan, “I’m going now” yang berarti "Saya akan pergi sekarang".
Contoh Lain: Ungkapan ini juga bisa digunakan untuk menggambarkan perubahan rencana, misalnya, “I was going to go, but now I’m not” yang berarti "Saya tadinya akan pergi, tetapi sekarang tidak jadi".
Dengan memahami penggunaan "I’m going", Anda dapat lebih mudah mengekspresikan rencana atau kegiatan yang sedang atau akan dilakukan dalam bahasa Inggris sehari-hari.
Today's Sentences
- I’m going on a trip.
- I’m going for a run.
- I’m going to bed now.
- I’m going to meet my friend.
- I’m going to throw the bouquet.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m going on a trip.
Situation 1
What are you doing during spring break?
I’m going on a trip.
Really?
Where to?
Ke mana?
I’m planning on going to France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Situation 2
What are you doing tomorrow?
I’m going on a trip.
Where are you planning on going?
I’m going on a wild camping trip in the mountains.
02
I’m going for a run.
Situation 1
Do you have any plans this morning?
Actually, I’m going for a run.
Really?
Can I join you?
Bolehkah saya bergabung denganmu?
Sure!
Situation 2
Are you busy right now?
I’m going for a run.
I didn’t know you had plans.
I’ll be back in an hour.
I’m free after that.
Saya bebas setelah itu.
03
I’m going to bed now.
Situation 1
What a long day.
I’m going to bed now.
Saya akan tidur sekarang.
You must be exhausted.
Have a good night!
Selamat malam!
I have to be at work early tomorrow so I’m not sure if I’ll see you in the morning.
Okay.
I’ll see you after work tomorrow then.
Sampai jumpa besok setelah kerja.
Situation 2
I’m going to bed now.
Looks like you’ve had a few drinks.
I lost count after a few shots.
You should wash up and go to bed then.
04
I’m going to meet my friend.
Situation 1
What are you doing tonight?
I’m going to meet my friend.
Where?
We’re supposed to meet at the Downtown Centre Cinemas.
Situation 2
Where are you off to?
I’m going to meet my friend.
Friend?
Or do you mean boyfriend?
Atau maksudmu pacar?
Okay, I meant boyfriend.
05
I’m going to throw the bouquet.
Situation 1
I’m going to throw the bouquet now.
I got it!
Congratulations.
I guess the next person to get married is the one with the bouquet!
Saya rasa orang berikutnya yang akan menikah adalah yang mendapatkan buket bunga!
Thank you!
And congratulations.
Dan selamat.
Situation 2
Do you remember what to do after the family photos?
I’m going to throw the bouquet.
Perfect, you remember.
I need you to throw it around the left side of your head so I can take a photo.
Aku perlu kamu melemparkannya ke sisi kiri kepalamu sehingga aku bisa mengambil foto.
Okay, got it.
Writer's Note
"I'm going to" is a semi-modal verb that's made up of the present form of "be+going to+V".
Here are a few examples:
- He just announced that he's ______ resign from the company.
- I'm not _______ negotiate a deal that isn't in my favor.
- You're not ______ go dressed like that, are you?
- She's out of her mind if she's ______ sail her boat out in this weather.
- They're ______ wait in line to be the first to get their hands on the new product.
Answers: #1-5 = "going to"
What do you think of these sentences? How are they different from the ones that you've made? How are the similar or different to the examples given above?
