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schedule
A plan that specifies at what times certain tasks should be completed or events should take place.
Wir müssen den Zeitplan für das Projekt genau einhalten, um rechtzeitig fertig zu werden.
We have to stick closely to the schedule for the project in order to finish on time.
This word is a simple compound of 'die Zeit' (time) and 'der Plan' (plan). So it literally means a plan for time and is therefore easy to understand.
Für unsere Reise nach Italien haben wir einen detaillierten Zeitplan gemacht.
For our trip to Italy, we made a detailed schedule.
Common verbs used with 'Zeitplan' (schedule) are 'einen Zeitplan erstellen' (to create a schedule), 'den Zeitplan einhalten' (to stick to the schedule), or 'den Zeitplan ändern' (to change the schedule).
Können wir den Zeitplan für das Meeting noch ändern?
Can we still change the schedule for the meeting?
To describe the progress of a project, German uses fixed expressions: 'im Zeitplan sein/liegen' (to be on schedule), 'hinter dem Zeitplan sein' (to be behind schedule), or 'vor dem Zeitplan sein' (to be ahead of schedule).
Wir liegen mit dem Bau gut im Zeitplan.
We are well on schedule with the construction.
program
Program and schedule can both describe an overview of a conference. Schedule focuses on the times, while program mainly shows the planned content and contributions. When the main concern is the times, “Zeitplan” is the more precise choice.
Der Zeitplan der Konferenz zeigt, dass der erste Vortrag um neun Uhr beginnt.
The conference schedule shows that the first talk begins at nine o’clock.
Das Programm der Konferenz enthält Vorträge, Diskussionen und eine Führung.
The conference program includes talks, discussions, and a tour.
