German Phrase
Mach einen Kommunikationsplan für die Familie.
Meaning
The sentence is a directive to create a structured plan that outlines how family members will communicate with each other, covering aspects such as preferred channels, response times, and emergency contacts.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing family organization, setting up group chats, planning holidays, or establishing clear channels for sharing important information within the household.
✦Grammar Breakdown
MacheinenKommunikationsplanfürdieFamilie
Mach (Imperativ)
Imperative form of 'machen' for 'du'; drop the 'du' and use the verb stem.
einen (Akkusativ maskulin)
Indefinite article in accusative masculine, matching 'Kommunikationsplan'.
Kommunikationsplan (Kompositum)
Compound noun: 'Kommunikation' + 'Plan', masculine, accusative.
für (Präposition)
Preposition that always takes the accusative case.
die (Akkusativ feminin)
Definite article in accusative feminine, matching 'Familie'.
Familie (Feminin)
Feminine noun meaning 'family'; singular but can refer to the whole family unit.
🗨In Conversation
Wir sollten besser organisiert sein. Was schlägst du vor?
We should be better organized. What do you suggest?
Mach einen Kommunikationsplan für die Familie, damit wir alle wissen, wer wann erreichbar ist.
Create a communication plan for the family so we all know who is reachable when.
✕Common Mistakes
Mach ein Kommunikationsplan für die Familie.
Incorrect article; 'Plan' is masculine, so accusative requires 'einen'.
Mach einen Kommunikationsplan für das Familie.
'Familie' is feminine, thus the accusative article is 'die', not 'das'.
Machen einen Kommunikationsplan für die Familie.
Imperative for 'du' is 'Mach', not 'Machen'.
↔Alternatives
Erstelle einen Kommunikationsplan für die Familie.
Create a communication plan for the family.
Entwickle einen Familien‑Kommunikationsplan, um die Erreichbarkeit zu verbessern.
Develop a family communication plan to improve reachability.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking households, clear and punctual communication is highly valued, especially for coordinating childcare, holidays, and emergencies. While 'Kommunikationsplan' sounds formal, in everyday talk people often say 'ein Plan, wie wir uns besser absprechen' to keep the tone casual.