일정 vs 계획
Korean word comparison
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| 일정 | 계획 |
|---|---|
il-JEONG noun | gye-hoek noun |
| A schedule or plan of events and times. | a plan or arrangement for what to do |
How they differ
계획 is broader than 일정: it focuses on the overall plan or strategy, not just the times and sequence of events. 일정 specifically emphasizes the schedule itself, while 계획 can include goals, methods, and steps before a schedule is set.
When to use each
When to use 일정: Use 일정 when you want to talk about a timetable, calendar, or arranged timing of events.
When to use 계획: Use 계획 when you mean a plan in a wider sense, especially the ideas and decisions behind what will happen.
Side-by-side examples
- 이번 주 일정이 너무 빡빡해요.
(This week’s schedule is too packed.) - 이번 주 계획을 다시 짜야 해요.
(I need to revise this week’s plan.)
Register & nuance: 계획 is very common and neutral; it is used more broadly than 일정 in both everyday and formal contexts.
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