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German Phrase

Lass uns den Zeitplan durchgehen.

/las ʊns deːn ˈtsaɪtplaːn ˈdʊʁçɡeːən/
Meaning"Let's go through the schedule."
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Meaning

A friendly, collaborative way to suggest reviewing a schedule together. It implies that both speakers will look at the timetable step by step and discuss any needed adjustments.

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When to use

Use this phrase in meetings, project kick‑offs, or any situation where you need to go over a timetable with a colleague or a team. It works well in both formal business settings and informal planning sessions.

✦Grammar Breakdown

LassunsdenZeitplandurchgehen

1

Lass (imperative of lassen)

Used with 'uns' to form a suggestion meaning 'let's'. It triggers the infinitive verb that follows.

2

uns (reflexive pronoun)

Accusative reflexive pronoun that refers to the speaker and the listener together.

3

den (definite article)

Accusative masculine singular article for 'Zeitplan'.

4

Zeitplan (noun)

Masculine noun meaning 'schedule' or 'timetable'.

5

durchgehen (separable verb)

In infinitive form after 'lassen'; in the full sentence the prefix 'durch' separates and moves to the end.

🗨In Conversation

A

Lass uns den Zeitplan durchgehen.

Let's go through the schedule.

Gute Idee, dann können wir die nächsten Schritte festlegen.

Good idea, then we can set the next steps.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Lassen wir den Zeitplan durchgehen.

    Use 'Lass uns' for a suggestion; 'Lassen wir' is a formal plural form and sounds unnatural here.

  • Lass uns der Zeitplan durchgehen.

    Because 'Zeitplan' is the direct object of 'durchgehen', it must be in the accusative case: 'den Zeitplan'.

  • Gehen wir durch den Zeitplan.

    With the separable verb, the prefix 'durch' moves to the end; the correct order is 'gehen wir den Zeitplan durch'.

↔Alternatives

  • Gehen wir den Zeitplan durch.

    Let's go through the schedule.

  • Schauen wir uns den Zeitplan an.

    Let's take a look at the schedule.

  • Lass uns den Plan besprechen.

    Let's discuss the plan.

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Cultural Tip

In German business culture, direct proposals are appreciated. 'Lass uns …' sounds collaborative yet confident, making it perfect for team settings. The separable verb 'durchgehen' signals a detailed, step‑by‑step review, which is common in German project management.