planmäßig
on schedule
Taking place exactly according to a previously established plan, timetable, or program.
EXAMPLE
Der Zug erreichte sein Ziel planmäßig um 18:30 Uhr.
The train reached its destination on schedule at 6:30 p.m.
planmäßig
scheduled / according to plan
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Meanings
planmäßig
systematically
Carried out in a systematic and well-considered way; proceeding with a plan.
EXAMPLE
Die Sanierung des Gebäudes erfolgte planmäßig in mehreren Bauabschnitten.
The renovation of the building was carried out systematically in several construction phases.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is made up of 'Plan' (plan) and the ending '-mäßig'. The ending '-mäßig' means 'according to' or 'in accordance with', so 'planmäßig' literally means 'according to the plan'.
EXAMPLE
Die Bauarbeiten verlaufen bisher absolut planmäßig.
The construction work has been proceeding completely according to plan so far.
Use as an adverb
'Planmäßig' is very often used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It answers the question 'How?'.
EXAMPLE
Wir sind planmäßig um 14 Uhr in Berlin angekommen.
We arrived in Berlin on schedule at 2 p.m.
Typical collocations
In connection with timetables and schedules, 'planmäßig' is often combined with verbs of movement or sequence. Typical phrases are: 'planmäßig ankommen' (to arrive on schedule), 'planmäßig starten' (to start on schedule), or 'planmäßig enden' (to end on schedule).
EXAMPLE
Das Meeting begann planmäßig um Punkt 9 Uhr.
The meeting began on schedule at exactly 9 o'clock.
Compare with
planmäßig vs systematisch
systematic
Systematisch emphasizes the methodical order of an approach. Planmäßig emphasizes more strongly that something happens according to a previously established plan, schedule, or program. A process can be both; the choice of word depends on whether the method or adherence to the plan is important.
planmäßig
Der Techniker beginnt die Prüfung der Maschine planmäßig um acht Uhr.
The technician begins checking the machine at eight o’clock as scheduled.
systematisch
Der Techniker prüft systematisch alle Teile der Maschine in derselben Reihenfolge.
The technician systematically checks all the machine’s parts in the same order.
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