die Planung
planning
The process of thinking through and deciding how something should be done in the future.
EXAMPLE
Die Planung für das neue Stadtviertel hat mehrere Jahre gedauert.
The planning for the new city district took several years.
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Meanings
die Planung
plan
The result of the planning process; the finished plan or concept.
EXAMPLE
Laut der aktuellen Planung soll die Baustelle bis Ende des Jahres abgeschlossen sein.
According to the current plan, the construction site is supposed to be finished by the end of the year.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Planung' (planning) is a noun derived from the verb 'planen' (to plan). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun that describes the action or the result of that action. This pattern is very common in German, e.g. 'warnen' (to warn) → 'die Warnung' (the warning).
EXAMPLE
Wir planen unsere Reise. Die Planung ist fast abgeschlossen.
We are planning our trip. The planning is almost complete.
Typical collocations (process)
When referring to the process of planning, the word is often used with certain prepositions and verbs. Typical phrases are 'in der Planung sein' (to be in planning), 'mit der Planung beginnen' (to begin planning), or 'die Planung übernehmen' (to take over the planning).
EXAMPLE
Das neue Schwimmbad ist noch in der Planung.
The new swimming pool is still in the planning stage.
Typical collocations (result)
When the result, meaning the finished plan, is meant, other collocations are common. These include 'laut Planung' (according to plan), 'sich an die Planung halten' (to stick to the plan), or 'die Planung ändern' (to change the plan).
EXAMPLE
Laut Planung sollten die Arbeiten morgen beginnen.
According to plan, the work should begin tomorrow.
Compare with
Planung vs Plan
plan
Plan usually refers to a concrete idea of what is to be done. Planung can also refer to the finished result, but it sounds more abstract and tends to encompass the entire developed concept. For a clearly defined procedure, Plan is therefore often more suitable.
Planung
Die Planung für die Renovierung berücksichtigt Kosten, Termine und notwendige Arbeiten.
The renovation planning takes costs, deadlines, and necessary work into account.
Plan
Der Plan für die Renovierung legt die einzelnen Arbeitsschritte fest.
The renovation plan sets out the individual work steps.
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