future plan
der Zukunftsplan, die Zukunftspläne
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future plan
An idea or intention concerning what someone wants to do or achieve in the future.
Zu ihren Zukunftsplänen gehört es, nach dem Studium eine eigene Firma zu gründen.
Her plans for the future include starting her own company after graduating.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zukunftspläne |
| genitive | des Zukunftsplanes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Zukunftsplan | die Zukunftspläne |
| accusative | den Zukunftsplan | die Zukunftspläne |
| dative | dem Zukunftsplan | den Zukunftsplänen |
| genitive | des Zukunftsplanes des Zukunftsplans | der Zukunftspläne |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zukunftsplan' (future plan) is made up of 'Zukunft' (future) and 'Plan' (plan). The 's' connects the two parts, so the word means a plan for the future.
Nach dem Schulabschluss hat er einen klaren Zukunftsplan.
After finishing school, he has a clear plan for the future.
'Zukunftsplan' (future plan) often occurs with verbs such as 'entwickeln' (to develop), 'ändern' (to change), 'verwirklichen' (to realize), or 'schmieden' (to make). Adjectives such as 'konkret' (specific), 'persönlich' (personal), and 'beruflich' (career-related) also frequently come before it.
Die beiden haben gemeinsam einen konkreten Zukunftsplan entwickelt.
The two of them developed a specific plan for the future together.
In everyday language, the word is usually used in the plural: you have 'Zukunftspläne' (plans for the future), make them ('Zukunftspläne schmieden'), or talk about them.
Nach dem Abitur saßen die Freunde zusammen und schmiedeten Zukunftspläne.
After finishing high school, the friends sat together and made plans for the future.
