when you are going vs when you are going to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'When you are going' is used to ask about someone's current plans or actions, while 'when you are going to' is used to ask about future plans or intentions. It's important to use the appropriate phrase based on the timing of the action being discussed.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1289 views

when you are going

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about someone's current plans or actions.

This phrase is used to ask about what someone is currently doing or planning to do in the near future.

Examples:

When you are going to the store, can you pick up some milk?
I'm curious, when you are going to finish your project?
When you are going out tonight, can you drop by my place?
When you are going to the party, could you give me a ride?
When you are going on vacation, don't forget to water the plants.

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You may tell me in secret when you are going to commit a crime.
I gues it's hard to act natural when you are going after the whale.
I guess it's hard to act natural when you are going after the whale.
At the very least... tell me when you are going to get out from here.
You do not tell us how or when you are going to conclude the negotiations with Mercosur and with Chile.
when you are going to release my had, will I be able to go to sleep?
I would like you to know exactly when you are going to report to the House on this because it is a very serious abuse of the Rules of Procedure and can lead to the expulsion of Members for a number of days.
I would therefore like to ask you whether you are prepared to act, regardless of whether or not this is a case of dominant position, and when you are going to take the initiative, if at all.
When you are going to return?
You can do it when you know that you are going to get 17 times more TV coverage than all the other three candidates put together.
When you get home you are going to hev some new ground rules.
And when I do, you are going to make me a full-fledged agent.
So when you and me are going out?
When you say that you are going to open up the Council in its capacity of codecision with Parliament, you tell us to access it via the Internet.
When are you going back to Seattle, Janice?
When are you going to repay our money?
So when are you going to Hong Kong?
When are you going to start work?
When are you going to let me in?
So, when are you going to Cleveland?

Alternatives:

when are you going
when will you be going
when do you plan to go
when are you heading out
when are you leaving

when you are going to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about someone's future plans or intentions.

This phrase is used to ask about what someone intends to do in the future or their planned actions.

Examples:

When you are going to start your new job?
I wonder, when you are going to tell me about your decision?
When you are going to visit your parents?
When you are going to buy a new car?
When you are going to move to a new city?

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You may tell me in secret when you are going to commit a crime.
At the very least... tell me when you are going to get out from here.
You do not tell us how or when you are going to conclude the negotiations with Mercosur and with Chile.
when you are going to release my had, will I be able to go to sleep?
I would like you to know exactly when you are going to report to the House on this because it is a very serious abuse of the Rules of Procedure and can lead to the expulsion of Members for a number of days.
I would therefore like to ask you whether you are prepared to act, regardless of whether or not this is a case of dominant position, and when you are going to take the initiative, if at all.
You can do it when you know that you are going to get 17 times more TV coverage than all the other three candidates put together.
And when I do, you are going to make me a full-fledged agent.
When you get home you are going to hev some new ground rules.
When you say that you are going to open up the Council in its capacity of codecision with Parliament, you tell us to access it via the Internet.
I came to ask when are you going to open the testament tomorrow.
When are you people going to start trusting me?
So when are you going to Hong Kong?
When are you going to play?
When are you going to get rid of Charlie Luciano?
When are you going to start work?
So when are you going to marry her?
When are you going to repay our money?
When are you going to learn? I've got a guy everywhere.
When are you going to the village?

Alternatives:

when will you go
when do you plan to go
when are you intending to go
when are you scheduled to go
when are you aiming to go

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