วางแผน
plan
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- 1 plan、make a plan、plot (something bad)
This verb means to think ahead and make a plan before doing something. It is used broadly, from everyday plans to business strategies, and can also mean plotting something bad when the context is negative.
plan、make a plan、plot (something bad)
It describes deciding in advance how to do something. In a negative context, it can also mean plotting or conspiring.
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วางแผนเที่ยว waaŋ phɛ̌ɛn thîaw plan a trip วางแผนเที่ยว details
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เราต้องวางแผนล่วงหน้า raw tɔ̂ŋ waaŋ phɛ̌ɛn lûaŋ nâa We need to plan ahead. เราต้องวางแผนล่วงหน้า details
Learning notes
Explanation
วางแผน is made from วาง “to place” and แผน “plan,” but the natural meaning is “to plan” or “to make a plan.” Common patterns include วางแผน + noun/activity, วางแผนจะ + verb, and วางแผนไว้ว่า... For the noun “a plan,” use แผน or แผนการ; for “planning” as an activity, use การวางแผน.
Usage
It is commonly used when arranging trips, study plans, work projects, future goals, marriage plans, purchases, and business strategies. It works naturally in both everyday conversation and professional settings.
Caution
Do not use วางแผน for every case of “having plans.” If you simply have an appointment or an errand, expressions like มีนัด or มีธุระ may be more natural. วางแผน implies actively thinking ahead and organizing what to do.
Differences from similar words
1 plan synonyms
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เตรียม means to prepare or get something ready. วางแผน focuses more on deciding the steps or approach in advance, before the actual preparation or action.