つもりだ (To plan to)

To plan to, To intend to

JLPT N5

Pattern

Verb (dictionary / ない-form) + つもりだ

How it works

つもりだ states an intention: “I plan to / intend to”. Use the dictionary form for plans, and the ない-form for plans not to do something. Polite: つもりです.

Examples

なつやすみに国へ帰るつもりです。I plan to go back to my country in the summer holidays.
もうおさけは飲まないつもりです。I don't intend to drink alcohol anymore.

Further reading

Bunpro N5 · Lesson 10

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