JLPT N3 grammar

V-ようと思うmeaning and usage

Meaning

I intend to A; I am thinking of doing A

How to form it

  • verb (volitional form)と思う
  • verb (volitional form)と思っている

How it is used

Says what the speaker intends to do. 「〜ようと思う」 often voices a decision made just now; 「〜ようと思っている」 a plan held for some time. It sounds less settled than 「〜つもりだ」.

Examples

  1. 外国に行こうと思っている。

    I'm thinking I'll go abroad.

  2. 今日は早く寝ようと思います。

    I think I'll go to bed early tonight.

  3. 来年から一人で暮らそうと思っています。

    I'm planning to live on my own from next year.

About the example 1. I think I will A