planene

Planene is the definite plural form of the Norwegian noun plan, meaning the set of proposed actions, schemes, or arrangements. It is used to refer to multiple plans, such as strategic plans, development plans, or event schedules. The term appears across journalism, policy documents, business, and everyday language when discussing proposed projects or timelines.

In Bokmål, the standard definite plural form is planene. In Nynorsk, the corresponding definite plural form is planane. The noun plan is masculine (en plan), and its definite singular is planen; the definite plural is formed with the suffix -ene in Bokmål (planene) and typically with the -ane suffix in Nynorsk (planane). These forms reflect the usual inflection patterns for masculine nouns in Norwegian.

Etymology: plan is cognate with the English word plan and derives from a common Germanic-French-Latin lineage, with the same broad meaning related to schemes, proposals, and schedules. In Norwegian, plan has acquired a wide range of uses connected to organizing activities and projects.

Usage notes: Planene frequently collocate with verbs such as vedtas (adopted), revurderes (revised), or endres (changed). They appear in contexts from municipal planning and corporate strategy to cultural or event programming. Example: Planene ble godkjent av bystyret og vil danne grunnlag for utbyggingen.