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i'm going to make dinner vs i'm going to make the dinner

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I'm going to make dinner' is a common and natural way to express the action of preparing a meal. On the other hand, 'I'm going to make the dinner' is less common and might imply a specific dinner that has been previously mentioned or planned.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 3672 views

i'm going to make dinner

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a common way to express the action of preparing a meal without specifying a particular dinner.

Examples:

  • I'm going to make dinner for the family tonight.
  • She's going to make dinner for her friends tomorrow.
  • He always makes dinner on Sundays.
  • I'm going to make dinner for my family.
  • I'm going to make dinner for the four of us tonight.
  • I'm going to make us dinner tonight.
  • Right, I'm going to go and make dinner for my flat mate.
  • So, tonight, I'm going to make the most cleansing dinner and I would love if you would join us.
  • They were going home to make dinner.
  • I just got home from work, and I was going to make dinner, and I was wondering if I should make it for two.
  • I mean you're not going to make that dinner tonight.
  • I have a dinner reservation, and I don't think I'm going to make it.
  • I'm going to make hazel nut soup for dinner, your favourite.
  • So I guess we're not going to make that dinner reservation after all.
  • I'm going to make him the most loved of rulers.
  • I'm going to make you a famous research subject.
  • I'm going to make announcement of our wedding.
  • I'm going to make you squeal like a pig.
  • I'm going to make him like me now.
  • I'm going to make my call.
  • I'm going to make a grand show of your death.
  • I'm going to make breakfast for my boys.
  • I'm going to make a phone call.

Alternatives:

  • I'm going to cook dinner
  • I'm going to prepare dinner
  • I'm going to fix dinner
  • I'm going to whip up dinner
  • I'm going to rustle up dinner

i'm going to make the dinner

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase might imply a specific dinner that has been previously mentioned or planned, rather than a general meal preparation.

Examples:

  • I'm going to make the dinner we talked about last week.
  • She's going to make the dinner for the party on Saturday.
  • He always makes the dinner when we have guests over.
  • I'm going to make dinner for the four of us tonight.
  • So, tonight, I'm going to make the most cleansing dinner and I would love if you would join us.
  • I'm going to make dinner for my family.
  • I'm going to make us dinner tonight.
  • And now I'm going to make the coffee.
  • I'm going to make the preparation.
  • I mean you're not going to make that dinner tonight.
  • I'm going to make the world a better place for your new bambina.
  • Now I'm going to make the rounds and figure out who wasn't there.
  • And I'm afraid if I lose you, I'm going to make the wrong one.
  • I'm going to make the Jedi pay for their arrogance.
  • I'm going to make the call to QRF.
  • If you're right about this whole crash thing then I'm going to make the most of every moment I have left.
  • Harry, I'm going to make the rounds with what we have here.
  • For my next trick, I'm going to make the magic fork...
  • I'm going to make the biggest sports entertainment company in the world, even if it takes me 65 million years.
  • But since you're here, I'm going to make the most of it.
  • But as I now am one, I'm going to make the most of it.
  • I'm going to make the whole world know of my existence.
  • When I graduate, I'm going to make the best antivirus software anyone's ever seen.

Alternatives:

  • I'm going to make that dinner
  • I'm going to prepare the dinner
  • I'm going to cook the dinner
  • I'm going to fix the dinner
  • I'm going to whip up the dinner

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