Meaning
Ví dụ, khi bạn nói "I’m going to the store", điều này có thể hiểu là bạn đang trên đường đến cửa hàng hoặc bạn đang chuẩn bị rời đi để đến cửa hàng ngay bây giờ. Cách sử dụng này giúp người nghe hiểu rằng hành động đang trong tiến trình hoặc sẽ diễn ra rất sớm.
Ngoài ra, "I’m going" còn có thể được sử dụng trong các ngữ cảnh khác khi muốn diễn tả ý định hoặc kế hoạch di chuyển. Ví dụ: "I’m going to travel next month" có nghĩa là bạn dự định sẽ đi du lịch vào tháng tới.
Sử dụng "I’m going" giúp câu nói trở nên linh hoạt và dễ hiểu hơn trong giao tiếp hàng ngày, giúp người nghe nhanh chóng nắm bắt được thời điểm hoặc ý định của hành động di chuyển.
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?
Đi đâu?
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?
Tôi có thể tham gia cùng bạn không?
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.
Sau đó tôi rảnh.
03
I’m going to bed now.
Situation 1
What a long day.
I’m going to bed now.
Tôi sẽ đi ngủ bây giờ.
You must be exhausted.
Have a good night!
Chúc bạn ngủ ngon!
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.
Vậy hẹn gặp bạn sau giờ làm việc ngày mai nhé.
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?
Hay bạn đang nói đến bạn trai?
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!
Có lẽ người tiếp theo kết hôn sẽ là người bắt được bó hoa!
Thank you!
And congratulations.
Và xin chúc mừng.
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.
Tôi cần bạn ném nó quanh phía trái đầu của bạn để tôi có thể chụp một bức ảnh.
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?
