noun

das Vorhaben, –

project · plan

Es ist etwas, das man plant zu tun oder zu erreichen.

Definition & meaning

The German word das Vorhaben refers to a plan, project, or intention. It describes an undertaking or a specific goal that someone intends to carry out or achieve in the future.

There are two primary nuances:

Intention/Plan: A mental concept or a decided course of action (e.g., "I have the intention to study").
Project/Undertaking: An actual endeavor or task that is being executed or is about to be started (e.g., "The construction project is massive").

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: It is a neuter noun (das) with the plural form die Vorhaben.
Word origin: The word is derived from the German verb vorhaben , which consists of the prefix vor- (meaning "ahead" or "before") and the verb haben (meaning "to have"). Literally, it means "to have something in front of oneself," denoting a plan or an aim set for the future.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

Der Plan : A plan or design.
Die Absicht : An intention or purpose.
Das Projekt : A project or specific task.
Das Unterfangen : An undertaking or venture, often implying a difficult or ambitious one.
Die Intention : A formal term for an intention.