vorgesehen

planned

adjective FOR-ge-zay-en Less Common

Also means

intended

Usage Note

vorgesehen is the past participle of the separable verb vorsehen, used adjectivally to mean scheduled or earmarked. You meet it constantly in officialese: wie vorgesehen ('as planned') and dafür ist Geld vorgesehen ('money is allocated for that'). It often pairs with fĂĽr plus accusative to say what something is intended for.

Examples

"Der Termin ist für Montag vorgesehen."

Natural Translation

The appointment is scheduled for Monday.

Literal Translation

The appointment is for Monday planned.

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