Explanation
Expresses the speaker's intention or plan to do something.
Formation
Verb-volitional + と思う
Detailed explanation
The ～ようと思う grammar point is used to express the speaker's intention or plan to do something in the future. It can be translated as 'I think I will...' or 'I am planning to...' in English. It is formed by taking the volitional form of a verb and adding と思う.
Examples
今日は早く寝ようと思います。
Kyou wa hayaku neyou to omoimasu.
I think I will go to bed early today.
明日美術館に行こうと思っています。
Ashita bijutsukan ni ikou to omotteimasu.
I am planning to go to the art museum tomorrow.
新しいカメラを買おうと思います。
Atarashii kamera wo kaou to omoimasu.
I think I will buy a new camera.
来週友達と映画を見ようと思っています。
Raishuu tomodachi to eiga wo miyou to omotteimasu.
I am planning to watch a movie with my friend next week.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.