German Phrase
Was hat die Firma fürs nächste Jahr vor?
Meaning
The sentence asks about the company’s plans or projects for the upcoming year. It’s a neutral, business‑oriented way to inquire about future intentions.
When to use
Use this question in meetings, emails, or casual conversations when you want to know what the company intends to do in the next calendar year.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WashatdieFirmafürsnächsteJahrvor?
vorhaben (to plan)
‘vorhaben’ is a separable verb; the prefix ‘vor’ moves to the end of the clause while the finite verb stays in second position.
Contraction ‘fürs’
‘fürs’ = ‘für das’. It’s common in spoken German but still correct in written language.
Neuter noun ‘Jahr’
‘Jahr’ is neuter, so the correct adjective ending is ‘nächstes’, not ‘nächste’.
🗨In Conversation
Was hat die Firma fürs nächste Jahr vor?
What does the company have planned for next year?
Wir wollen die Produktion um 20 % steigern und ein neues Produkt in den Markt einführen.
We want to increase production by 20 % and launch a new product on the market.
✕Common Mistakes
Was hat die Firma fürs nächste Jahr vor?
‘Jahr’ is neuter, so the adjective must be ‘nächstes’.
Was hat die Firma für das nächste Jahr vor?
While ‘für das’ is grammatically correct, native speakers usually contract it to ‘fürs’. Using the full form sounds overly formal in spoken language.
Was hat die Firma vor fürs nächste Jahr?
Do not split ‘vorhaben’ incorrectly; the prefix ‘vor’ must stay at the end of the clause.
↔Alternatives
Was plant die Firma für das nächste Jahr?
What is the company planning for next year?
Welche Vorhaben hat die Firma im nächsten Jahr?
Which projects does the company have for next year?
Was steht im nächsten Jahr für die Firma an?
What is coming up for the company next year?
Cultural Tip
German business communication values clarity and directness. In a formal setting you would address the speaker with ‘Sie’, e.g., ‘Was hat Ihre Firma fürs nächste Jahr vor?’. Inside a company, the informal ‘du’ is often used among colleagues.