Plano (en. Plan)
ˈplä-nō
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A detailed description of the steps to be taken to achieve a goal.
The project plan will be presented next week.
Ang plano ng proyekto ay ipresenta sa susunod na linggo.
A diagram or sketch showing the arrangement of a place or structure.
He showed me the plan of their new house.
Ipinakita niya sa akin ang plano ng kanilang bagong bahay.
A strategy to undertake in order to reach a specific destination or success.
We need to have a plan for our trip.
Kailangan nating magkaroon ng isang plano para sa aming paglalakbay.
Etymology
From the Latin 'planus' meaning 'flat' or 'level'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
make a plan
the process of creating steps to achieve a goal.
gumawa ng plano
your plan
the steps or idea thought of to achieve a goal.
iyong plano
Related Words
project plan
A detailed plan describing the tasks, resources, and schedules for a project.
plano ng proyekto
business plan
An official document describing how a business will operate.
plano sa negosyo
Slang Meanings
A plan or scheme that isn't serious
I'm skeptical that your vacation plan will really happen.
Ang plano mo para sa bakasyon, duda ako na matutuloy yan.
An idea or punchline for a joke
Your plan seems out of place, it's just funny!
Parang wala sa lugar ang plano mo, nakakatuwa lang!
Because it looks unserious
Who are you planning this for? Just for yourself?
Kanino ka ba naka-plano? Para lang sa sarili mo?
A hasty decision that wasn't thought through
You planned something again without thinking, tsk!
Nagplano ka na naman ng walang isip, tsk!