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प्लान बना लो

Make a plan

Wörtlich: Plan make take

Use this phrase to nudge friends into turning a vague idea into a real social event.

In 15 Sekunden

  • A casual way to tell someone to organize an event.
  • Combines the English word 'plan' with the Hindi verb 'bana'.
  • Perfect for friends, siblings, and close colleagues in social settings.

Bedeutung

This is a friendly way to say 'let's make a plan' or 'get a plan ready.' It is the go-to phrase when you want to turn a vague idea into a real hangout.

Wichtige Beispiele

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Texting a friend about the weekend

इस वीकेंड का कुछ प्लान बना लो।

Make some plan for this weekend.

😊
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Talking to a sibling about a movie

मूवी देखने का प्लान बना लो, मैं फ्री हूँ।

Make a plan to watch a movie, I am free.

🤝
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With a close colleague during lunch

चलो, शाम को चाय का प्लान बना लो।

Come on, make a plan for tea this evening.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

This phrase is a staple of 'Hinglish' culture in urban India. While the traditional Hindi word for plan is 'yojana,' it is now mostly reserved for government schemes or formal documents. Using 'plan' makes you sound modern, relatable, and approachable in any Indian city.

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The Power of 'Chalo'

Add 'Chalo' (Come on/Let's go) before the phrase to sound more enthusiastic and persuasive.

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Don't be too bossy

Since 'lo' is an imperative, saying it too loudly might sound like an order. Keep your tone light and rising at the end.

In 15 Sekunden

  • A casual way to tell someone to organize an event.
  • Combines the English word 'plan' with the Hindi verb 'bana'.
  • Perfect for friends, siblings, and close colleagues in social settings.

What It Means

प्लान बना लो (Plan bana lo) is your ultimate call to action. It translates to "make a plan." In Hindi, the verb बनाना means to make or create. The word लो comes from लेना, which adds a sense of completion for oneself. Together, they sound proactive and inviting. It is the bridge between "we should meet" and actually meeting.

How To Use It

You use this phrase when you want someone else to take the lead. It is short, punchy, and very common in modern urban India. You can use it as a standalone command or part of a sentence. For example, "Chalo, plan bana lo" (Come on, make a plan). It works perfectly for trips, dinners, or even study sessions. Just remember, it sounds like a friendly suggestion or a light nudge.

When To Use It

Use it when the group chat is dying and needs a spark. Use it when a friend says "we should hang out soon." It is perfect for weekend planning or deciding where to eat. In a professional setting, use it with close colleagues for a quick coffee break. It feels energetic and positive. It is the phrase that turns dreams into calendar invites.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this with your boss in a high-stakes meeting. It is too casual for a formal project roadmap. Avoid using it with elders unless you have a very friendly relationship. If you use it with a stranger, it might sound a bit too bossy. Also, don't use it if you are the one supposed to be making the plan! That would just be lazy.

Cultural Background

Modern Hindi speakers love mixing English words into daily speech. This is called 'Hinglish.' The word Plan has almost entirely replaced the Hindi word योजना (yojana) in casual talk. In India, social life is often spontaneous. Saying प्लान बना लो is the first step to breaking that spontaneity and actually getting people to show up. It reflects the vibrant, social nature of Indian youth culture.

Common Variations

You can say प्लान बनाते हैं (Plan banate hain) for "let's make a plan." If you are talking to someone older, use प्लान बना लीजिए (Plan bana lijiye) to be respectful. If you are asking if a plan exists, say क्या प्लान है? (Kya plan hai?). For a group, you might say चलो कुछ प्लान बनाते हैं (Chalo kuch plan banate hain). Each variation keeps the vibe alive and moving forward.

Nutzungshinweise

This phrase is neutral to informal. It is perfect for peers and friends. Avoid using it in highly formal documents or with people significantly higher in hierarchy unless the environment is very relaxed.

💡

The Power of 'Chalo'

Add 'Chalo' (Come on/Let's go) before the phrase to sound more enthusiastic and persuasive.

⚠️

Don't be too bossy

Since 'lo' is an imperative, saying it too loudly might sound like an order. Keep your tone light and rising at the end.

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The 'Goa' Meme

In India, 'Goa ka plan bana lo' is a running joke because friend groups always plan to go to Goa but the plans almost never happen!

Beispiele

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#1 Texting a friend about the weekend
😊

इस वीकेंड का कुछ प्लान बना लो।

Make some plan for this weekend.

Very common in WhatsApp groups to start a conversation.

#2 Talking to a sibling about a movie
🤝

मूवी देखने का प्लान बना लो, मैं फ्री हूँ।

Make a plan to watch a movie, I am free.

Shows you are ready to go if they organize it.

#3 With a close colleague during lunch
💼

चलो, शाम को चाय का प्लान बना लो।

Come on, make a plan for tea this evening.

A friendly way to suggest a break after work.

#4 Joking with a friend who never decides
😄

भाई, अगले साल तक तो प्लान बना लो!

Brother, at least make a plan by next year!

Sarcastic use for someone who takes too long to decide.

#5 Planning a surprise for a parent
💭

मम्मी के बर्थडे का अच्छा प्लान बना लो।

Make a good plan for Mom's birthday.

Used when discussing something important with family.

#6 Deciding on a trip with friends
😊

गोवा जाने का प्लान बना लो जल्दी से।

Make a plan to go to Goa quickly.

Urgent and excited tone for a vacation.

Teste dich selbst

Choose the correct word to complete the phrase for making a plan.

चलो, कल का ___ बना लो।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: प्लान (plan)

The phrase 'plan bana lo' specifically uses the word 'plan' to refer to organizing an event.

Which verb ending makes this phrase a polite request for an elder?

आप कल के लिए ___।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: प्लान बना लीजिए (plan bana lijiye)

'Lijiye' is the formal/respectful version of 'lo' used with elders or in formal settings.

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Visuelle Lernhilfen

Formality Scale of 'Plan Bana Lo'

Very Informal

Used with best friends or younger siblings.

प्लान बना ले (Plan bana le)

Informal/Neutral

The standard way to talk to peers.

प्लान बना लो (Plan bana lo)

Formal

Used with elders or in polite company.

प्लान बना लीजिए (Plan bana lijiye)

Where to use Plan Bana Lo

प्लान बना लो
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Group Chat

Deciding on a dinner spot.

Office Break

Suggesting a quick coffee run.

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Home

Planning a weekend outing.

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College

Organizing a study group.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Yes, but only with colleagues you are friendly with. For a boss, use प्लान बना लीजिए (Plan bana lijiye).

Technically no, it's English, but it is used by almost everyone in India. It is part of 'Hinglish'.

Bana lo sounds more natural for personal plans, while banao is a direct command like 'make it'.

It sounds a bit too casual for a boardroom. Use रणनीति (ran-neeti) for serious strategy.

You would say मैंने प्लान बना लिया है (Maine plan bana liya hai).

Yes, especially in urban areas where Hindi and English mix frequently.

Say चलो प्लान बनाते हैं (Chalo plan banate hain) to include yourself in the action.

Not among friends! It sounds like you are giving them the authority to choose the place.

There isn't a direct opposite, but प्लान कैंसिल कर दो (Plan cancel kar do) means 'cancel the plan'.

You can, but योजना बना लो (Yojana bana lo) sounds like you are planning a government project or a revolution!

Verwandte Redewendungen

क्या प्लान है?

What is the plan?

प्लान कैंसिल

Plan cancelled (very common slang)

कुछ सोचते हैं

Let's think of something

सीन क्या है?

What's the scene? (Slang for 'What's happening?')

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