“to be + gonna” usage

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Can gonna be used without a to be verb like I gonna drink this. ?

If yes, whats the difference to I am gonna drink this.

What about asking questions?

  • Do you gonna drink this?
  • Are you gonna drink this?

Clarification:

It is pretty clear to me that gonna is a contraction of going to, and also that this is acceptable and commonly used on spoken language…
My questions is about its usage without the verb to be (I guess that never happens with going to).

So I would like to know if this usage is considered acceptable by native speakers and if there is any difference in the meaning. Also if it can be used (and how) as a question form.

Answer

Since you’re already using slang, adhering to grammar rules is really just a suggestion. The following sentences may be spoken by everyday folks:

“He gonna kill me!”
“Dear sandwich: I’mma gonna eat you!”
“We gonna party down tonight!”

It’s much more casual (and often used with improper grammar facetiously). So, while not grammatically correct, the construction certainly does still exist.

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Source : Link , Question Author : schettino72 , Answer Author : Ian MacDonald

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