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планувати — meaning in English: plan

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прагматизм
prahmatyzm
планувати
planuvaty
тематика
tematyka
протистояння
protystoiannia
інтерпретація
interpretatsiya
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neutral common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'планувати' when discussing future events, such as planning a wedding or organizing a business meeting. It can also be heard in casual conversations among friends when making weekend plans or deciding on travel itineraries.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'організовувати', which means 'to organize'. While 'планувати' focuses more on the act of creating a plan or strategy, 'організовувати' emphasizes the execution and arrangement of those plans. You would choose 'планувати' when you want to highlight the preparatory phase.
Culture
'планувати' derives from the word 'план' which means 'plan' in English and has roots in the Latin 'planum', meaning 'flat surface'. This reflects the idea of laying things out clearly and systematically, which is especially valued in Ukrainian culture, where organization is crucial for effective communication and collaboration.
FAQ
Q.How do you use 'планувати' in a sentence?
'планувати' can be used in sentences like 'Я планую подорож до Львова' (I am planning a trip to Lviv). It's often followed by an infinitive verb to specify what is being planned.
Q.What are common phrases with 'планувати'?
Common phrases include 'планувати на завтра' (to plan for tomorrow) and 'планувати свій день' (to plan your day). These phrases help convey different contexts where planning is essential.
Q.Are there any common mistakes with 'планувати'?
A common mistake is not using the correct preposition. In Ukrainian, we say 'планувати щось' (to plan something) rather than just 'планувати', which can lead to confusion if omitted.
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