German Conversation · Level 129
43 words
German word
Planer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈplaːnɐ/
Meaning
- masculine noundatebook
Example
Kannst du in meinem Planer den Termin eintragen?
Can you enter the appointment in my datebook?
More examples
Für jede Woche plane ich im Planer konkrete Aufgaben.
For each week, I plan specific tasks in the datebook.
Core concept
A portable personal schedule with room for both future commitments and the tasks or notes connected to them.
Common phrases
regelmäßig Einträge in den Planer vornehmen
regularly make entries in the datebook
den Planer mit Kalender-Apps abgleichen
compare the datebook with calendar apps
den Planer als Tagesplan benutzen
use the datebook as a daily schedule
Similar words
Tagesplaner: A daily planner for entering plans and detailed tasks by the hour.
Kalender: A calendar displaying dates by month or year for checking plans and events.
Terminkalender: A calendar used to record appointments and meeting times.
Notizbuch: A notebook for writing down thoughts, messages, and other information.
Definition in German
Ein persönliches Organisationsmittel, das Termine, Aufgaben und Notizen übersichtlich sammelt.
Word origin
The noun Planer comes from planen, 'to plan,' with -er marking a person or thing associated with the action, and the verb comes from French plan.
Usage tips
- German uses Planer for a datebook or organizer as well as for a person who plans, so context determines which sense is intended.
Other meanings
- plannernoun
Related words
- Planungplanningnoun
- planbarplannableadjective