Planmäßig

Planmäßig is a German adjective and adverb meaning in accordance with a plan or as planned. It describes actions, events, or processes that unfold according to a pre-established schedule or arrangement. Common constructions include der Ablauf verlief planmäßig (the sequence proceeded as planned) and der Zug kam planmäßig um 9 Uhr an (the train arrived on schedule at 9). Planmäßig can refer to regularity, conformity to a plan, and is frequently used in formal, administrative, logistical, and journalistic contexts. The opposite forms are außerplanmäßig or planwidrig, indicating deviations or unscheduled occurrences.

Etymology and form: Planmäßig is formed from the noun Plan plus the adjectival suffix -mäßig, which conveys “in the manner of” or “according to.” The term is a native German compound and is regularly found in standard usage.

Usage notes: Planmäßig often appears in reports, schedules, and official communications to express that things proceeded as intended. It contrasts with terms for exceptions or disruptions, such as Verzögerungen oder unplanmäßige Ereignisse. The related noun Planmäßigkeit denotes the property of following a plan, while Planbarkeit refers to the capacity to be planned or to be predictable.

English equivalents: On schedule, as planned, or according to plan. The nuance is that planmäß describes alignment with a predefined plan, rather than merely being planned in advance.