Plannen
Example: We moeten onze plannen voor het weekend bespreken.
Definition
"Plannen" means to arrange or decide on actions or events in advance, especially with the intention of organizing activities or details. For example, discussing weekend plans involves deciding what to do and when, ensuring everything is well-prepared.
Etymology
The Dutch word "plannen" comes from the French word 'plan', which itself derives from the Latin 'planum', meaning 'flat surface' or 'map'. Over time, "plannen" evolved to mean creating a structured idea or scheme, much like drawing out a map before undertaking a journey.
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"Plannen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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