Mein Terminplan ist voll
The English phrase "my schedule is full" is translated into German as Mein Terminplan ist voll.
This phrase is used to say that a person has no more free time for appointments or tasks.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Mein (my), Terminplan (appointment plan/schedule), ist (is) and voll (full).
Which one should you use?
While Mein Terminplan ist voll is a direct translation, there are several ways to express this depending on the context. For a more professional tone, you can say Ich bin zeitlich sehr ausgelastet (I am very busy/stretched for time) or In meinem Terminplan ist kein Spielraum mehr. If you are speaking informally, you might say Ich bin total ausgebucht (I'm completely booked) or the very blunt Ich habe keine Zeit (I have no time).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Terminplan can be replaced with Terminkalender (appointment calendar) to refer to a physical or digital calendar.
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might say they have no 'wiggle room' in a schedule, a German speaker says they have no Spielraum, which literally means 'playing room'.
- The German word Termin refers specifically to a fixed appointment at a set time. In English, 'term' usually refers to a period of time, but in German, it is the word you use for a doctor's visit or a business meeting.
- You can use the word ausgebucht to describe your own personal availability, even though it is more commonly used for hotels or flights in English.
Examples in context
- Tut mir leid, aber mein Terminplan ist voll.I am sorry, but my schedule is full.
- Ich würde gerne helfen, doch mein Terminplan ist voll.I would like to help, but my schedule is full.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are discussing a meeting date.
- HannahHast du morgen Zeit für ein Meeting?Do you have time for a meeting tomorrow?
- MaximilianNein, mein Terminplan ist voll.No, my schedule is full.
- HannahWie sieht es am Freitag aus?How about Friday?
- MaximilianDa habe ich hoffentlich Zeit, Hannah.I hope I have time then, Hannah.
