Future Plans in German
"Future Plans" is a German lesson for A2 level. Talking about the future. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Future Plans"
Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.
🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
werden Ich werde nächstes Jahr umziehen. | /VER-den/ | will I will move next year. |
vorhaben Was hast du heute vor? | /FOR-hah-ben/ | to plan to What are you planning to do today? |
die Zukunft Ich denke oft an die Zukunft. | /dee TSOO-koonft/ | the future I plan to study in Germany. |
das Ziel Mein Ziel ist, Deutsch fließend zu sprechen. | /dahs TSEEL/ | goal I hope everything goes well. |
planen Wir planen eine große Reise. | /PLAH-nen/ | to plan I definitely want to come. |
hoffen Ich hoffe, dass alles gut wird. | /HOF-fen/ | to hope Maybe I'll go to the cinema. |
vielleicht Vielleicht komme ich morgen. | /fee-LYKHT/ | maybe That will happen in the future. |
bald Wir sehen uns bald. | /BAHLT/ | soon My goal is to learn German. |
sich vorstellen Ich kann mir das gut vorstellen. | /zikh FOR-shtel-len/ | to imagine I dream of a trip around the world. |
in Zukunft In Zukunft will ich im Ausland arbeiten. | /in TSOO-koonft/ | in the future I made a decision. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Future Plans" in German?
Key words for "Future Plans": werden, vorhaben, die Zukunft. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A2)?
This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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