to plan
Loading your saved state.
to plan
To intend something for the future and think through or prepare how it will be carried out. This refers to intentions, projects, or the organization of events.
Wir planen, im Sommer nach Italien zu reisen.
We are planning to travel to Italy in the summer.
to design
To create a detailed draft or technical drawing for something, especially for a building, machine, or system.
Die Architektin plant ein neues Bürogebäude für die Innenstadt.
The architect is designing a new office building for the city center.
When the planned action is expressed by another verb, that verb appears in the infinitive with 'zu' at the end of the clause.
Ich plane, nächstes Jahr ein neues Auto zu kaufen.
I am planning to buy a new car next year.
When it is about activities, trips, or the future, 'planen' usually means to intend or plan something. In technical or architectural contexts, it means 'entwerfen' (to design).
Wir planen eine große Überraschungsparty für sie.
We are planning a big surprise party for her.
The verb 'planen' (to plan) is closely connected with the noun 'der Plan' (the plan). When you plan something, you create a plan mentally or in writing.
Hast du schon einen Plan für das Wochenende?
Do you already have a plan for the weekend?
'Planen' (to plan) very often takes a direct accusative object that names what is being planned.
Die Firma plant eine Expansion ins Ausland.
The company is planning an expansion abroad.
to organize
Planen and organisieren can both refer to preparing an event. Planen places greater emphasis on thinking through and determining the schedule. Organisieren particularly includes the practical preparations, such as coordinating the venue, materials, and participants.
Lea plant den Workshop und legt zuerst den Ablauf und die Termine fest.
Lea is planning the workshop and is first determining the schedule and dates.
Lea organisiert den Workshop und kümmert sich um den Raum, das Material und die Teilnehmer.
Lea is organizing the workshop and is taking care of the venue, materials, and participants.
