German Phrase
Was für ein Treffen plant ihr?
Meaning
The sentence asks the listener (a group) what type of meeting they are planning. It focuses on the nature or format of the gathering rather than the date or location.
When to use
Use this question when you want to know the character of a planned get‑together—e.g., whether it will be a formal meeting, a casual coffee, a study session, or a party—especially in informal settings among friends, classmates, or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WasfüreinTreffenplantihr
Was für
A colloquial phrase meaning “what kind of”, used with nouns in the nominative case.
ein (indefinite article)
Indefinite article for neuter nouns in the nominative singular.
Treffen (noun)
Neuter noun meaning a meeting, gathering, or get‑together.
plant (verb)
2nd person plural present of planen (‘to plan’).
ihr (pronoun)
Informal second‑person plural pronoun, equivalent to “you all”.
🗨In Conversation
Was für ein Treffen plant ihr?
What kind of meeting are you planning?
Wir planen ein Pick‑nick im Park am Samstag.
We’re planning a picnic in the park on Saturday.
✕Common Mistakes
Was für ein Treffen plant du?
Using the singular du changes the addressee; the original sentence addresses a group.
Was für Treffen plant ihr?
Dropping the article changes the nuance; Was für Treffen sounds like you’re asking about multiple meetings rather than the type of a single meeting.
Was für ein Treffen planst ihr?
The verb must agree with the plural subject ihr; planst is 2nd‑person singular.
↔Alternatives
Welches Treffen plant ihr?
Which meeting are you planning?
Um was für ein Treffen handelt es sich?
What kind of meeting is it?
Was für ein Event habt ihr geplant?
What kind of event have you planned?
Cultural Tip
In everyday German, Treffen covers informal gatherings. For business or formal occasions you’d more likely hear Besprechung, Veranstaltung or Meeting. Also, Was für ein is colloquial; in written or formal speech you might prefer Welches or Um welches instead.