Translation of German word "planen" to English
planen
/ˈplaːnən/
Meaning
VerbTo design (a building, machine, etc.).
How to use
The weak verb planen ('to plan / project / design') conjugates regularly: ich plane, du planst, er plant, hat geplant. It takes a direct object in the accusative case (Wir planen ein Treffen — We plan a meeting) or introduces an infinitive clause with zu.
🇬🇧 English
to plan
Example
Wir planen einen Urlaub nach Italien.
We plan a vacation in Italy.
Der Lehrer erklärte, was „planen“ in diesem Zusammenhang bedeutet.
The teacher explained what “plan” means in this context.
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Common phrases
- eine Reise planen— to plan a trip / journey
- die Zukunft planen— to plan the future
- genau planen— to plan precisely / carefully
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe geplant
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #224 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "planen"?▼
The German word "planen" is defined as: "To design (a building, machine, etc.)."
What does the German word "planen" mean?▼
The German word "planen" means "to plan" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir planen einen Urlaub nach Italien." (which translates as "We plan a vacation in Italy.").
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