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German Phrase

Soll ich mit dem Plan weitermachen?

/zɔl ɪç mɪt deːm plaːn ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌmaxən/
Meaning"Should I continue with the plan?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks for advice or confirmation: “Should I continue with the plan?” It uses the modal verb *sollen* to request the listener’s opinion about proceeding with something that has already been started.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are in the middle of a project, meeting, or discussion and want to check whether it’s appropriate to keep going with the current plan. It’s common in work settings, study groups, or any collaborative environment where decisions are shared.

✦Grammar Breakdown

SollichmitdemPlanweitermachen?

1

Modalverb *sollen*

*Sollen* expresses a suggestion or asking for advice. It is conjugated like a regular verb and is followed by the infinitive of the main verb at the end of the clause.

2

Dativ nach *mit*

*Mit* always governs the dative case, so *Plan* becomes *dem Plan*.

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Trennbares Verb *weitermachen*

*Weiter* + *machen* is a separable verb; in main clauses the prefix moves to the end, but after a modal verb the infinitive stays together as *weitermachen*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Soll ich mit dem Plan weitermachen?

Should I continue with the plan?

Ja, das klingt gut. Wir haben noch viel zu erledigen.

Yes, that sounds good. We still have a lot to do.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Soll ich mit den Plan weitermachen?

    After *mit* you need the dative case; *Plan* is masculine, so the correct article is *dem*.

  • Soll ich mit dem Plan weiter machen?

    When used with a modal verb, the separable verb stays together as *weitermachen*.

  • Soll ich soll ich mit dem Plan weitermachen?

    Do not repeat the modal verb; only one *soll* is needed.

↔Alternatives

  • Soll ich den Plan fortsetzen?

    Should I carry on with the plan?

  • Möchtest du, dass ich den Plan weiterverfolge?

    Do you want me to keep pursuing the plan?

  • Ist es in Ordnung, wenn ich den Plan weiterführe?

    Is it okay if I keep the plan going?

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Cultural Tip

In German, asking for advice with *sollen* is polite but can sound a bit formal. In casual conversation, many speakers prefer *soll ich* or even *soll ich weiter machen?* without the article. Remember that *mit dem Plan* uses the dative case, so dropping the article (*mit Plan*) would be incorrect in standard German.