계획 vs 예정
Korean word comparison
Listen to 계획
Listen to 예정
| 계획 | 예정 |
|---|---|
gye-HOEK noun | ye-jeong noun |
| a plan; an arrangement for what you will do | a schedule; something planned or scheduled to happen |
How they differ
예정 emphasizes that something has already been set or scheduled, not the broader process of making a plan. 계획 can refer to your intention or plan even before it is finalized, while 예정 often points to a confirmed future event.
When to use each
When to use 계획: Use 계획 when you are talking about an intention, outline, or plan you are making.
When to use 예정: Use 예정 when you want to say that something is scheduled or due to happen.
Side-by-side examples
- 주말에 가족 모임을 할 계획이에요.
(I plan to have a family gathering on the weekend.) - 주말에 가족 모임이 예정되어 있어요.
(A family gathering is scheduled for the weekend.)
Register & nuance: 예정 is very common in formal notices, schedules, and announcements, and sounds more fixed than 계획.