Dutch Expression · Intermediate
van plan zijn
to intend, plan
Pronunciation: say van plan zijn
Meaning
to intend, plan
Example
Ik ben van plan om naar het platteland te verhuizen.
I intend to move to the countryside.
Practice tips
- Practice van plan zijn out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch expression is for intermediate-level learners.