I'm thinking about/of

Writer’s Note

Important tip! You want to avoid saying "I’m thinking to" because it is grammatically incorrect.

Example:
❌ "I’m thinking to change my mind" or "I’m thinking to make pasta" are incorrect.
✅ You want to aim for "I’m thinking of" + gerund’ or "I’m thinking about verb+ing".

Both "I’m thinking about" and "I’m thinking of" are used to talk about something you're considering or imagining. They’re often interchangeable, but can feel slightly different in tone:

"I’m thinking about"→ often used for processes or reflections

"I’m thinking of" → often used for specific ideas, plans, or mental images.

Here are a few more fun examples to help you:

"I'm thinking about"

1. I’m thinking about writing a children’s book based on my cat’s daily adventures.
Saya sedang berpikir untuk menulis buku anak-anak berdasarkan petualangan sehari-hari kucing saya.
2. I’m thinking about what it would be like to live in a treehouse.
Saya sedang memikirkan bagaimana rasanya tinggal di rumah pohon.
3. I’m thinking about starting a podcast where I interview my grandparents.
Saya sedang berpikir tentang memulai podcast di mana saya mewawancarai kakek nenek saya.
4. I’m thinking about taking a month off just to explore small towns and sketch them.
Saya sedang berpikir untuk mengambil cuti satu bulan hanya untuk menjelajahi kota-kota kecil dan membuat sketsa mereka.
5. I’m thinking about how weirdly quiet the world gets at 4 a.m.
Saya sedang berpikir tentang betapa anehnya dunia menjadi sangat tenang pada pukul 4 pagi.

"I'm thinking of"

1. I’m thinking of turning my closet into a secret reading nook.
Saya berpikir untuk mengubah lemari saya menjadi sudut baca rahasia.
2. I’m thinking of naming my bread dough, "Martha".
Saya berpikir untuk memberi nama adonan roti saya, “Martha”.
3. I’m thinking of baking something I’ve never tried—like a lavender lemon tart.
Saya sedang berpikir untuk memanggang sesuatu yang belum pernah saya coba—seperti kue tart lemon lavender.
4. I’m thinking of sending handwritten letters instead of texts for a week.
Saya berpikir untuk mengirim surat tulisan tangan daripada pesan teks selama seminggu.
5. I’m thinking of creating a short film based entirely on everyday sounds.
Saya berpikir untuk membuat film pendek yang sepenuhnya berdasarkan suara sehari-hari.

Speaking incorrect grammatical sentences will make it harder for the listener to understand what you are trying to say. So make sure you practice out loud, record and listen to your own voice to get comfortable with these expressions.