German Conversation · Level 8
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German word
Plan
Pronunciation
IPA/plaːn/
Meaning
- masculine nounplan
Example
Hast du schon einen Plan für morgen?
Do you already have a plan for tomorrow?
More examples
Ohne Plan verlieren wir Zeit.
Without a plan, we lose time.
Core concept
A sheet or mental outline that arranges a goal, its steps, or the structure of a project.
Common phrases
keinen Plan haben
have no plan
den Plan ändern
change the plan
einen Plan vorschlagen
propose a plan
Similar words
Termin: A fixed date and time for an appointment or booking.
Planung: The process of deciding what to do, in what order, and by which methods.
Vorhaben: An intended project or action that someone plans to carry out.
Zeitplan: A timetable listing tasks or events at their assigned times.
Definition in German
Eine Absicht oder ein Vorhaben mit einer geordneten Reihenfolge von Schritten, das vorgibt, was getan werden soll.
Word origin
The German noun Plan comes through French plan from Latin planum, meaning "flat surface", and acquired senses such as layout, design, and intended course of action.
Usage tips
- Plan usually describes an intended course of action, whereas a specific appointment or scheduled time is commonly a Termin.
Other meanings
- schedulenoun
- schemenoun
- blueprintnoun
Opposites
- Chaoschaosnoun
- Improvisationimprovisationnoun