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Rule "gonna (going to)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: gonna (going to)
Message: The word 'gonna' is informal.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Gonna be there.
    Correction suggestion: Going to
  • I'm gonna let you finish.
    Correction suggestion: going to
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • They call me Gonna.
ID: GONNA [3]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2025-01-09 22:33:10 +0100)