German Phrase
Was ist an Aktivitäten geplant?
Meaning
The sentence asks what activities have been arranged or are on the agenda. It is a neutral, slightly formal way to inquire about a program, itinerary, or schedule of events.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are part of a group that is preparing a trip, a workshop, a party, or any event where a schedule of activities is being discussed. It works well in both professional and casual settings, especially when you want to sound polite and organized.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WasistanAktivitätengeplant?
Was‑Frage
‘Was’ introduces a question about something unknown; it is placed at the beginning of the sentence.
Verb‑Kopula + Partizip II
‘ist … geplant’ is a passive construction using the verb ‘sein’ + past participle ‘geplant’ (to be planned).
Preposition ‘an’ + Dativ
‘an’ governs the dative case here, indicating ‘activities’ as the thing to which something is attached (what is planned *in* terms of activities).
Plural Noun ‘Aktivitäten’
‘Aktivitäten’ is the plural of ‘Aktivität’; the dative plural ending is ‘‑en’ (no article, so the noun stays unchanged).
Word Order
In a yes‑no or ‘was’ question, the finite verb ‘ist’ moves to the second position, followed by the prepositional phrase.
🗨In Conversation
Was ist an Aktivitäten geplant?
What activities are planned?
Wir starten mit einer Stadtführung, danach gibt es ein Picknick und am Abend ein Konzert.
We’ll start with a city tour, then there’s a picnic, and in the evening a concert.
✕Common Mistakes
Was sind an Aktivitäten geplant?
The verb must agree with the singular auxiliary ‘ist’, not with the plural noun ‘Aktivitäten’.
Was ist für Aktivitäten geplant?
‘Für Aktivitäten’ would mean ‘for activities’, not the idiomatic ‘an Aktivitäten’ used in this construction.
Was ist an Aktivitäten geplantet?
The correct past participle is ‘geplant’, not ‘geplantet’.
↔Alternatives
Welche Aktivitäten sind geplant?
Which activities are planned?
Was steht auf dem Programm?
What’s on the program?
Gibt es schon ein geplantes Aktivitäten‑Programm?
Is there already a planned activities program?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries, people often use ‘geplant’ or ‘auf dem Programm stehen’ when talking about events. The phrase is considered neutral; however, in very informal circles you might hear ‘Was machen wir so?’ which is less precise. Remember that ‘an Aktivitäten’ (dative) is the standard prepositional pattern – using ‘für Aktivitäten’ would sound odd in this context.