Complete Guide to “Be Going To” with Examples in English and Hindi

Introduction to “Be Going To”

The construction “be going to” is a versatile future expression used to discuss plans, intentions, and predictions in English. This comprehensive guide explores its grammatical structure, various uses, and provides practical examples with Hindi translations.

Meaning and Usage (अर्थ और प्रयोग)

“Be going to” primarily expresses:

• Plans (योजनाएँ) – Premeditated future actions
• Intentions (इरादे) – Things we intend to do
• Predictions (भविष्यवाणियाँ) – Future events with present evidence
• Inevitable Actions (अनिवार्य क्रियाएँ) – Things certain to happen

Grammatical Structure (व्याकरणिक संरचना)

Basic Form: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
Negative Form: Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base verb
Question Form: Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb?

Examples:

• I am going to visit Delhi next week. (मैं अगले हफ्ते दिल्ली जाने वाला हूँ।)
• She is not going to attend the meeting. (वह मीटिंग में शामिल नहीं होने वाली है।)
• Are they going to buy a new car? (क्या वे नई कार खरीदने वाले हैं?)

Key Uses of “Be Going To”

1. Expressing Future Plans (भविष्य की योजनाएँ बताना)

Used for decisions made before the moment of speaking.

Examples:

• We are going to redecorate our house. (हम अपने घर को फिर से सजाने वाले हैं।)
• He is going to start a new business. (वह नया व्यवसाय शुरू करने वाला है।)

2. Showing Intentions (इरादे व्यक्त करना)

Used to talk about things we intend to do.

Examples:

• I am going to learn French this year. (मैं इस साल फ्रेंच सीखने वाला हूँ।)
• They are going to adopt a child. (वे एक बच्चा गोद लेने वाले हैं।)

3. Making Predictions (भविष्यवाणी करना)

Used when we can see evidence that something will happen.

Examples:

• Look at those clouds! It is going to rain. (उन बादलों को देखो! बारिश होने वाली है।)
• She is going to have a baby. (वह बच्चे को जन्म देने वाली है।)

4. Expressing Certainty (निश्चितता व्यक्त करना)

Used for events that are certain to happen.

Examples:

• The train is going to arrive late. (ट्रेन देर से आने वाली है।)
• Prices are going to increase next month. (कीमतें अगले महीने बढ़ने वाली हैं।)

15 Practical Examples with Hindi Translations

S.No.	English Sentence	Hindi Translation
1.	I am going to visit my grandparents.	मैं अपने दादा-दादी से मिलने जाने वाला हूँ।
2.	She is going to study medicine.	वह मेडिसिन की पढ़ाई करने वाली है।
3.	We are going to organize a party.	हम एक पार्टी आयोजित करने वाले हैं।
4.	They are not going to sell their house.	वे अपना घर बेचने वाले नहीं हैं।
5.	Are you going to apply for that job?	क्या तुम उस नौकरी के लिए आवेदन करने वाले हो?
6.	He is going to be late.	वह देर से आने वाला है।
7.	The company is going to launch a new product.	कंपनी एक नया उत्पाद लॉन्च करने वाली है।
8.	We are going to need more help.	हमें और मदद की जरूरत होने वाली है।
9.	Is it going to snow tomorrow?	क्या कल बर्फबारी होने वाली है?
10.	They are going to get married in June.	वे जून में शादी करने वाले हैं।
11.	I am not going to tolerate this behavior.	मैं इस व्यवहार को बर्दाश्त नहीं करने वाला हूँ।
12.	She is going to take a year off.	वह एक साल का अवकाश लेने वाली है।
13.	The show is going to start soon.	शो जल्द ही शुरू होने वाला है।
14.	Are we going to have a test tomorrow?	क्या कल हमारी परीक्षा होने वाली है?
15.	He is going to regret his decision.	वह अपने फैसले पर पछताने वाला है।

Comparison with “Will”

1. “Be going to” vs “Will”:
   • “Be going to”: Premeditated actions (पहले से बनी योजनाएँ)
   • “Will”: Instant decisions (तत्काल निर्णय)

Example:

• I am going to visit Paris next summer. (पहले से योजना)
• I’ll answer the phone. (तत्काल निर्णय)

Common Mistakes to Avoid (सामान्य गलतियाँ)

1. Incorrect form: “I going to” (missing “am/is/are”)
2. Wrong tense: Using for past events
3. Confusing with “will”: Not recognizing planned vs spontaneous actions
4. Pronunciation errors: Saying “gonna” in formal contexts

Conclusion

“Be going to” is an essential construction for discussing planned future actions, intentions, and evidence-based predictions in English. Its ability to express premeditated decisions makes it distinct from other future forms like “will.” Mastering this structure will significantly improve your ability to talk about future events naturally and accurately.

“Be going to” का सही प्रयोग आपकी अंग्रेज़ी को अधिक प्रभावशाली बनाता है!
Regular practice of these examples will help you use it confidently in conversations. 

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