geplant
The German word for scheduled is geplant.
geplant is used to describe something that has been planned or is according to a schedule. While it is the most common way to express that something is scheduled, it carries a specific nuance of being 'planned' rather than strictly meaning 'on a timetable'.
Meaning: planned, according to schedule (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
geplant is the past participle of the verb planen (to plan) and literally translates to 'planned'.
Which one should you use?
While geplant is the standard choice, other forms offer different nuances. vorgesehen can be used as a formal alternative when referring to something that is scheduled or intended to happen. festgelegt can be used to emphasize that something is firmly scheduled or fixed.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective before a feminine or plural noun, geplant takes an adjective ending, such as geplante.
Did you know?
- The word Plan in German refers to both a schedule and a physical map or blueprint.
- In a professional context, a 'scheduled' meeting is often called a Termin, a word that blends the concept of a date and an appointment.
- When talking about a scheduled departure or arrival, Germans often use the preposition laut (according to), as in laut Fahrplan, rather than using an adjective.
Examples in context
- Ich habe sonst für heute nichts geplant.I have nothing else scheduled for today.This sentence shows how to use geplant to talk about having nothing else scheduled for the day.Tatoeba #2481047 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2478829 by Hybrid
- Der Serverneustart ist für heute Abend um neun geplant.The server reboot is scheduled at 9 o'clock this evening.This sentence uses geplant to describe a server reboot scheduled for a specific time.Tatoeba #10324111 by Yorwba, translation #2921292 by vicch
- Die Besprechung ist terminiert.The meeting is scheduled.
- Die Pressekonferenz ist für morgen angesetzt.The press conference is scheduled for tomorrow.
- Wir haben ein Treffen geplant.We have a meeting scheduled.
- Wir haben einen Termin vereinbart.We have a scheduled appointment.
- Wir haben einen festen Termin ausgemacht.We have a set schedule.
- Der Termin ist fixiert.The appointment is scheduled.
- Wir haben uns verabredet.We have a scheduled meeting/appointment.
- Unser Treffen ist für nächste Woche terminiert.Our meeting is scheduled for next week.
- Wir haben ein Konzert geplant.We have a concert scheduled.
- Die Party ist für Samstag ausgemacht.The party is scheduled for Saturday.
- Die Reise ist für nächsten Monat geplant.The trip is planned for next month.
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are discussing their weekend activities.
- HannahIst dein Wochenende schon geplant?Is your weekend already planned?
- FelixJa, ich habe viel mit Freunden geplant.Yes, I have planned a lot with friends.
- HannahDas klingt nach einem tollen Plan.That sounds like a great plan.
- FelixDanke, Hannah, es wird sicher schön.Thanks, Hannah, it will certainly be nice.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
