außerplanmäßig
Translation
unscheduled, unplanned, extra
Examples
Es gab eine außerplanmäßige Wartung.
There was an unscheduled maintenance.
Der Zug machte einen außerplanmäßigen Halt.
The train made an unscheduled stop.
Grammar Patterns
((+ noun)) unscheduled (+ noun) We had an unscheduled meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unplanned, unforeseen; Antonyms: scheduled, planned
Etymology
Composed of 'außer' (outside), 'Plan' (plan), and '-mäßig' (like/according to). It means 'not according to plan'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'außer' (outside) + 'plan' (plan). Something that is outside the plan is unscheduled.