This is the 14790th most frequent German word.
planten
The German word "planten" is not standard; it might be a misspelling or dialect form. Did you mean "pflanzen" (to plant)?
In this sentence, 'planten' is the past tense (Präteritum) form of the verb 'planen', which means 'to plan'. It indicates deliberate intention or preparation for a future action.
Sie planten, ein neues Projekt zu starten.
They were planning to start a new project.
Here, 'planten' is used as a narrative past tense to describe an action (planning) that occurred in the past. It emphasizes the organized nature of the action.
Gestern planten wir einen Überraschungsbesuch bei unseren Freunden.
Yesterday, we were planning a surprise visit to our friends.
In this example, 'planten' signifies a professional planning activity, showcasing a use case often associated with technical or formal contexts.