German word

Zeitplan

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯tˌplaːn/

Meaning

  • masculine nounschedule

Example

Kannst du mir den Zeitplan schicken?

Would you send me the schedule?

Illustration for Zeitplan (schedule)

More examples

Wir sind vom Zeitplan abgeweicht, weil es technische Probleme gab.

We deviated from the schedule because there were technical problems.

Core concept

A coordinated sequence of appointments, tasks, or events showing when each part belongs in the larger arrangement.

Common phrases

  • den Zeitplan festlegen

    set the schedule

  • vom Zeitplan abweichen

    deviate from the schedule

  • den Zeitplan veröffentlichen

    publish the schedule

Similar words

Plan: A structured proposal for how an action or project will be carried out.
Termin: A set date and time for a meeting, appointment, or reservation.
Fahrplan: A public transport timetable listing departure and arrival times.
Stundenplan: A school timetable arranging lessons and subjects by time.

Definition in German

Eine Übersicht, die Zeiten und geplante Aktivitäten zeigt, damit Abläufe koordiniert werden.

Word origin

The compound Zeitplan consists of Zeit, 'time', and the borrowed noun Plan, 'plan', whose combination specifies a plan organized by time.

Usage tips

  • Zeitplan usually covers an overall schedule, while Termin refers to one appointment and Stundenplan commonly refers to a school timetable.

Other meanings

  • itinerarynoun
  • timetablenoun

Opposites

  • Planlosigkeitlack of planningnoun

Related words

  • Zeitplanungschedulingnoun
  • zeitplanmäßigaccording to scheduleadjective

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