planen

Planen is the definite form of the noun plan in several Scandinavian languages, where it means “the plan” — a proposed course of action, outline, or arrangement. The base noun plan appears in Danish, Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk), and Swedish, and the definite singular form is typically produced with the suffix -en.

Origin and form: The word plan in these languages is cognate with the English word plan and with related forms in other European languages. Its use expanded with the adoption of formal planning in administration, engineering, education, and everyday life. The definite form planen is used when the speaker and listener share familiarity with a specific plan.

Usage: In Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, planen functions as a regular noun meaning a concrete or previously mentioned plan. Examples include Danish: Vi følger planen; Norwegian: Vi følger planen; Swedish: Planen är godkänd. Beyond formal planning, the term can refer to any organized scheme, timetable, or blueprint for action, from project management to daily routines.

Grammatical notes: In Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, the indefinite form plan becomes the definite form planen in singular, typically without altering the stem beyond the suffix. Plural forms use corresponding definite endings in each language. The term is common in both formal and informal registers and frequently appears in contexts related to planning, scheduling, and strategy.

See also: Plan (disambiguation), planning, project management.