- Translation: to hatch (like a plan), to scheme, to contrive
- Nuance: implies secrecy and potentially mischievous intent
Here are some synonyms for "aushecken":
- planen (to plan) – neutral
- organisieren (to organize) – neutral
- schmieden (to forge) – can be used for both good and bad plans
- spinnen (to spin) – informal, suggests a crazy or unrealistic plan
