Planeerima

Planeerima is the Estonian verb meaning to plan, to arrange in advance, or to schematize. It covers formulating a plan, organizing actions, allocating resources, and forecasting needs.

The action applies to daily routines, projects, events, budgets, and long-term strategies. In practice, planning involves defining objectives, setting timelines, and deciding on steps to reach them. The related noun planeerimine denotes the process of planning, while planeerija refers to a person who plans, i.e., a planner.

Usage spans many areas, including business, education, government, and urban planning. In urban planning, planeerimine refers to the preparation of land use, transportation networks, housing, and public services, as well as regulatory frameworks and development policies. In project management, planning covers scheduling, task allocation, resource management, and risk assessment.

Etymology and form: the verb is formed from the noun plaan (plan) with the common Estonian verb suffix -ima. Common related forms include planeerib (third person singular present), planeerin (first person singular present), and planeerimine (the act of planning). The term is standard vocabulary in written and spoken Estonian.