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verplanen

to schedule up / misplan

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verplanen

to schedule up

To allocate or reserve something, usually time or money, completely for specific purposes so that none of it is left.

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Ich kann dir leider nicht helfen, mein ganzes Wochenende ist schon verplant.

Unfortunately, I can't help you; my whole weekend is already scheduled up.

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verplanen vs einteilen

to divide / manage / assign

'sich etwas einteilen' and 'verplanen' can both have to do with planning time, money, or energy. 'sich etwas einteilen' sounds controlled and economical: you plan in such a way that the available resources last. 'verplanen', on the other hand, often means that time or money has already been fully reserved for specific purposes. Then nothing is left free. 'sich verplanen' also means that you make a mistake in your planning. That is why 'einteilen' is more positive and deliberate, while 'verplanen' often sounds like planning that is too full or incorrect.

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verplanen

Mein Wochenende ist schon komplett verplant, deshalb kann ich nicht mitkommen.

My weekend is already completely scheduled up, so I can't come along.

einteilen

Vor der Prüfung teile ich mir die Lernzeit genau ein.

Before the exam, I manage my study time very carefully.

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