Finna

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪnə/

Definitions of finna

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. 'Finna' is a colloquial contraction of the phrase 'fixing to', indicating an intention or future action.

Example Sentences

A1 I'm finna go to the store.

A2 She's finna cook dinner tonight.

B1 We're finna watch a movie later.

B2 He's finna study for his exams all night.

C1 They're finna travel to Europe next month.

C2 I'm finna finish this project before the deadline.

Examples of finna in a Sentence

formal I am finna attend the conference next week.

informal I'm finna grab some lunch, you coming?

slang She's finna hit the gym after work.

figurative The company is finna launch a new product line soon.

Grammatical Forms of finna

• past tense: finna'd
• plural: finnas
• comparative: finna-er
• superlative: finna-est
• present tense: finna
• future tense: will finna
• perfect tense: have finna'd
• continuous tense: am finnaing
• singular: finna
• positive degree: finna
• infinitive: to finna
• gerund: finnaing
• participle: finnaed

Origin and Evolution of finna

First Known Use: 2000 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'finna' is a contraction of 'fixing to' or 'going to' commonly used in African American Vernacular English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in African American Vernacular English, 'finna' has become more widely used in informal spoken English, particularly in Southern dialects. It is often used to indicate future actions or intentions.