Der Plan



Example: Wir machen einen Plan für das Wochenende.

Definition


"Der Plan" refers to a detailed proposal or scheme for achieving a specific goal or organizing activities. It is commonly used to describe a set of intentions or arrangements, such as organizing events, projects, or schedules, like in the phrase 'Wir machen einen Plan für das Wochenende.'

Etymology


The word "der Plan" originates from the French word 'plan,' which itself comes from the Latin 'planum,' meaning 'flat surface' or 'level ground.' Originally, it referred to a drawing or map, but over time it evolved to mean a detailed scheme or project. Did you know that "der Plan" shares roots with the English word 'plan'?

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"Der Plan" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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