Meaning of the word "I'm going to" in English

What does "I'm going to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

I'm going to

US /aɪm ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə/
UK /aɪm ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə/

Phrase

a common informal contraction of "I am going to", used to express future intention or an action that is about to happen

Example:
I'm going to the store.
I'm going to tell you a secret.