Gebruik 1: (spontane) beslissing op dat moment
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Gebruik 1: voornemen/ plan / intentie
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- A: The phone is ringing! B: Just wait. I will answer it.
- There is the postbox. I will post the letter!
- We will have two cups of tea, please.
- Oh wait! I will answer the door.
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- They are going to buy a new car.
- Marvin is going to thrown a party.
- I am going to call Jenny later.
- They are going to have a drink with Maxwell.
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Gebruik 2: voorspelling, uitkomst onzeker |
Gebruik 2: voorspelling, uitkomst vrijwel zeker |
- In 2020 more people will buy hybrid cars.
- I think the Democrats will win the next election.
- It will be sunny during the weekend.
- Experts say the earth will suffer if we keep on polluting it.
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- Look at those dark clouds! It is going to rain.
- It's already 8:30! You are going to miss the train.
- He looks very pale. He is going to faint!
- Look out! That cup with hot coffee is going to fall from your desk.
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