guter Plan
/ˈɡuːtɐ plaːn/word by word
The German phrase for "good plan" is guter Plan.
The phrase is used to describe a strategy or arrangement that is considered effective or clever.
Which one should you use?
While guter Plan is the standard way to say "good plan", you may use other forms to change the nuance: Toller Plan means "great plan", Schlauer Plan means "smart plan", Ausgezeichneter Plan means "excellent plan" and Vorzüglicher Plan means "splendid plan" or "first-rate plan".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form guter Plan is used in the nominative case, such as when the phrase is the subject of a sentence or follows the verb sein (to be). If the phrase is the direct object of a sentence, such as after the verb haben (to have), it changes to guten Plan.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡuːtɐ plaːn/
Did you know?
- The word Plan exists in Hunsrik, a dialect of Portuguese spoken in Brazil that evolved from German, where it appears as Plaan.
- In German, the word Plan can refer to a strategic arrangement or a physical map, such as a Stadtplan for a city.
- While 'guter Plan' is standard, Germans often use 'Vorsatz' when referring to a 'plan' that is actually a personal resolution or intention.
Examples in context
- Das ist ein guter Plan.That's a good plan.This sentence shows how to use guter Plan with the verb to be.Tatoeba #1208765 by Espi, translation #442129 by CK
- Guter Plan, danke. LOL.Good plan, thanks. LOL.This sentence shows a casual way to acknowledge a guter Plan.Tatoeba #13458614 by Vortarulo, translation #6586674 by Eccles17
- Das ist ein sehr guter Plan.It's a very good plan.This sentence shows how to emphasize the quality of the guter Plan.Tatoeba #8887138 by wolfgangth, translation #3374712 by CK
- Als Vorstandsmitglied muss ich sagen, dass dies ein guter Plan ist.As a board member, I must say that this is a good plan.
- Super Idee! Ein toller Plan, um das Problem zu lösen.Great idea! A great plan to solve the problem.
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Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are deciding how to spend their weekend.
- LauraWollen wir zuerst ins Kino gehen?Do we want to go to the cinema first?
- LukasJa, das ist ein guter Plan!Yes, that is a good plan!
- LauraUnd danach essen wir Pizza.And afterwards we eat pizza.
- LukasPerfekt, ich freue mich darauf.Perfect, I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Guter, Plan) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Plan, plan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
