Wochenplan

weekly plan, weekly schedule

noun VO-khen-plahn Rare

Usage Note

Wochenplan is a schedule spanning a week, used in schools, workplaces, and households. Einen Wochenplan erstellen = 'to draw up a weekly plan'. Common in education (Wochenplan für die Klasse) and meal planning.

Examples

"Sie hängt den Wochenplan für die Mahlzeiten an die Kühlschranktür."

Natural Translation

She sticks the weekly meal plan to the fridge door.

Literal Translation

She hangs the weekly-plan for the meals on the fridge-door.

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