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German Phrase

Plane die Verbindungszeiten.

/ˈplaː.nə diː fɛɐ̯ˈbɪn.dʊŋsˌtsaɪ̯tən/
Meaning"Plan the connection times."
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Meaning

This imperative sentence tells someone to schedule or arrange the times at which connections (e.g., trains, flights, meetings) occur. It is a concise, direct instruction often used in travel or logistics contexts.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to ask a colleague, friend, or travel companion to set up the timetable for connecting services, such as trains, buses, or flights, or when coordinating linked appointments.

✦Grammar Breakdown

PlanedieVerbindungszeiten.

1

Imperativ (2. Person Singular)

‘Plane’ is the imperative form of the verb ‘planen’ for ‘du’. It is used to give a direct command or suggestion.

2

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‘die’ is the definite article for feminine plural nouns in the accusative case, matching ‘Verbindungszeiten’.

3

Kompositum: Verbindungszeiten

‘Verbindungszeiten’ is a compound noun (Verbindung + Zeiten) meaning ‘connection times’; it is plural and feminine.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wir müssen sicherstellen, dass alle Züge rechtzeitig umsteigen können.

We need to make sure all trains can transfer on time.

Kein Problem, ich plane die Verbindungszeiten.

No problem, I’ll plan the connection times.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Planen die Verbindungszeiten.

    The verb must be in imperative form ‘Plane’, not infinitive ‘planen’.

  • Plane der Verbindungszeiten.

    ‘Verbindungszeiten’ is plural; the correct article is ‘die’, not ‘der’.

  • Plane die Verbindungzeit.

    The noun is plural ‘Verbindungszeiten’; using the singular changes the meaning.

↔Alternatives

  • Organisiere die Anschlusszeiten.

    Organize the connecting times.

  • Stelle die Verbindungszeiten zusammen.

    Put together the connection times.

  • Berechne die Umsteigezeiten.

    Calculate the transfer times.

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Cultural Tip

In German-speaking countries punctuality is taken very seriously, especially in public transport. When you say ‘Plane die Verbindungszeiten’, you’re expected to provide precise, reliable timings. In business settings, using the exact term ‘Verbindungszeiten’ signals professionalism and familiarity with transport‑logistics vocabulary.