planlayan

Planlayan is a Turkish term that functions as an agent noun or present participle meaning “the one who plans” or simply “the planner.” It is derived from the verb planlamak, meaning to plan, and denotes a person engaged in planning activities within a project, organization, or strategy development.

Morphology and usage: The agent suffix -ayan attaches to the verb stem planla- to form planlayan, following Turkish vowel harmony. This form is used to describe someone who plans, without implying a specific title. In more formal contexts, Turkish often prefers planlayıcı as a dedicated noun for a planner or planner-like role, whereas planlayan emphasizes the ongoing action of planning.

Examples of use include: “O, projede planlayan olarak görev yaptı,” meaning “He worked as the planner on the project.” Another example is “Planlayan ekip bütçe ve takvimi koordine etti,” meaning “The planning team coordinated the budget and schedule.” The term can also function as a modifier, as in “planlayan kişiler,” to refer to the individuals who plan.

See also: planlama, planlamak, planlayıcı, strateji. These related terms cover planning as a process, the verb to plan, and alternative nouns for a planner, offering broader linguistic and occupational context around planning activities in Turkish.