Bedeutung
Asking about future steps.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians value 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life). 'Hva er planen?' is often asked to ensure everyone has the right gear (wool underwear, rain jackets) for the weather. In Norwegian workplaces, hierarchies are flat. Even a junior employee can ask the CEO 'Hva er planen?' to seek clarity without appearing rude. The 'Vorspiel' (pre-party) and 'Nachspiel' (after-party) are staples. 'Hva er planen?' is the bridge used to move people from the Vorspiel to the club. In Norwegian 'SMS-språk' (text speak), the phrase is often shortened to just 'Planen?' or 'Hva er p?', though the latter is very informal.
The 'Nå' Trick
Add 'nå' (now) to the end to sound like a native when a group is indecisive: 'Hva er planen nå?'
Don't forget the -en
Saying 'Hva er plan?' sounds like 'What is plan?' in English. Always use 'planen'.
Bedeutung
Asking about future steps.
The 'Nå' Trick
Add 'nå' (now) to the end to sound like a native when a group is indecisive: 'Hva er planen nå?'
Don't forget the -en
Saying 'Hva er plan?' sounds like 'What is plan?' in English. Always use 'planen'.
Directness
Don't be afraid to ask this to your boss. In Norway, clarity is valued over hierarchy.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to ask 'What is the plan?'
Hva ___ planen?
We use the present tense of 'å være' (to be), which is 'er'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask about the plan for tonight?
Select the correct option:
This uses the definite 'planen' and the correct preposition 'for' for time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg er ferdig på jobb nå. B: Så bra! ___________?
B is asking what they should do now that A is finished with work.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a meeting and want to know the next steps.
'Videre' means 'further' or 'next', perfect for a meeting context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to ask 'Hva er planen?'
Social
- • After a movie
- • Weekend trip
- • Dinner
Work
- • New project
- • Meeting end
- • Daily standup
Nature
- • Hiking
- • Skiing
- • Camping
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHva ___ planen?
We use the present tense of 'å være' (to be), which is 'er'.
Select the correct option:
This uses the definite 'planen' and the correct preposition 'for' for time.
A: Jeg er ferdig på jobb nå. B: Så bra! ___________?
B is asking what they should do now that A is finished with work.
You are at a meeting and want to know the next steps.
'Videre' means 'further' or 'next', perfect for a meeting context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is considered helpful and proactive in Norwegian culture.
It's better to ask 'Hva er programmet?' for formal events.
'Plan' is general; 'opplegg' usually implies a social arrangement or a 'setup'.
You can say 'Planen er å...' (The plan is to...) or 'Jeg vet ikke ennå' (I don't know yet).
Yes, in standard Norwegian (Bokmål), the 'h' before 'v' is always silent.
Yes, but 'Hva er planen din?' is more natural due to Norwegian possessive rules.
Yes, but it would be 'Kva er planen?'.
Yes: 'Hva var planen?' (What was the plan?).
Yes, it is one of the most common text phrases in Norway.
You can say 'Vi tar det på sparket' (We'll wing it).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hva er opplegget?
synonymWhat is the arrangement?
Hva skjer?
similarWhat's happening?
Hva er tanken?
similarWhat is the thought?
Legge en plan
builds onTo make a plan
Planløs
contrastPlanless / Aimless
