timetable / roadmap
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timetable
A schedule that shows the departure and arrival times of public transportation such as buses, trains, or ferries.
Laut Fahrplan sollte der nächste Bus in fünf Minuten kommen.
According to the timetable, the next bus should arrive in five minutes.
roadmap
In a figurative sense, a schedule or sequence of steps for carrying out a project or plan.
Die Regierung hat einen klaren Fahrplan für die Umsetzung der Reformen vorgelegt.
The government has presented a clear roadmap for implementing the reforms.
'Der Fahrplan' (timetable) is a compound noun made up of 'Fahr-' (from the verb 'fahren' — to travel/go by vehicle) and 'der Plan' (the plan). So literally, it is a plan that shows when something travels.
Ohne Fahrplan wüsste ich nicht, wann der Zug abfährt.
Without a timetable, I wouldn't know when the train departs.
In connection with public transportation, 'Fahrplan' (timetable) is often used with verbs such as 'nachsehen' (to check), 'lesen' (to read), 'studieren' (to study), or 'herunterladen' (to download). You can also 'sich an den Fahrplan halten' (stick to the timetable).
Ich muss kurz im Fahrplan nachsehen, ob der Bus heute anders fährt.
I need to quickly check the timetable to see whether the bus is running differently today.
The expression 'nach Fahrplan' means 'on time' or 'as planned.' It is often used to say that a means of transportation is punctual.
Trotz des schlechten Wetters fuhr der Zug genau nach Fahrplan.
Despite the bad weather, the train ran exactly on schedule.
In its figurative meaning, 'Fahrplan' (roadmap) is used for projects, political plans, or personal goals. It then describes a planned sequence of steps.
Die neue Direktorin stellte ihren Fahrplan für die nächsten Monate vor.
The new director presented her roadmap for the coming months.
schedule
Zeitplan and Fahrplan can both describe the planning of a project. Zeitplan mainly specifies when tasks or events will take place, while Fahrplan emphasizes the planned sequence and direction of implementation. Use Zeitplan for specific times and Fahrplan for the steps in a project.
Der Fahrplan beschreibt die einzelnen Schritte bis zur Eröffnung des neuen Ladens.
The roadmap describes the individual steps leading up to the opening of the new store.
Der Zeitplan legt fest, wann die einzelnen Aufgaben fertig sein müssen.
The schedule specifies when each task must be completed.
