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German Vocabulary · A1

A1 German Vocabulary List

This is the core CEFR A1 German vocabulary list: 496 of the most important words to know at the A1 level, ordered by frequency. Every word links to its full dictionary entry with meanings, IPA pronunciation, and inflection tables.

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  1. undandCoordinating Conjunction
  2. seinto beVerb
  3. inin; into; insideAdposition
  4. zuto; at; too (with adjectives)Adposition
  5. vonfrom; of; byAdposition
  6. habento have; to possess; to experienceVerb
  7. ichIPronoun
  8. mitwith; along withAdposition
  9. nichtnotParticle
  10. aufon; onto; uponAdposition
  11. esitPronoun
  12. fürfor; in favor ofAdposition
  13. auchalso; too; as wellAdverb
  14. erhe; it (masculine nouns)Pronoun
  15. könnencan; to be able to; mayVerb
  16. sieshe; they; herPronoun
  17. wirwePronoun
  18. anat; on; toAdposition
  19. ihrher; their; your (formal and plural)Pronoun
  20. wiehow; as; likeAdverb
  21. soso; like this; thusAdverb
  22. ausfrom; out of; offAdposition
  23. beiat; with; nearAdposition
  24. oderor; or (for confirmation); or (introducing alternatives)Coordinating Conjunction
  25. aberbut; however; neverthelessCoordinating Conjunction
  26. nachto; after; according toAdposition
  27. alleall; everyone; everybodyDeterminer
  28. umaround; at (time); forAdposition
  29. nuronly; just; merelyAdverb
  30. durchthrough; via; by means ofAdposition
  31. müssenmust; have to; need toAuxiliary Verb
  32. vorin front of; before; agoAdposition
  33. keinno; not anyDeterminer
  34. waswhat; somethingPronoun
  35. gebento give; to hand; to passVerb
  36. JahryearNoun
  37. Mehrmore; surplus; extraNoun
  38. dannthen; next; in that caseAdverb
  39. Gutproperty; estate; goodNoun
  40. vielmuch; many; a lot (of)Determiner
  41. neunew; recentAdjective
  42. meinmy; mineDeterminer
  43. kommento come; to arrive; to approachVerb
  44. machento do; to make; to performVerb
  45. wollento want; to wish; to intendVerb
  46. gehento go; to walk; to leaveVerb
  47. großbig; large; tallAdjective
  48. duyou (singular, informal)Pronoun
  49. bisuntil; up to; as far asAdposition
  50. immeralways; ever; stillAdverb
  51. weitfar; wide; broadAdjective
  52. unterunder; among; belowAdposition
  53. wiederagain; backAdverb
  54. hierhere; at this place; at this pointAdverb
  55. unserourDeterminer
  56. sehento see; to watch; to lookVerb
  57. sagento say; to tell; to stateVerb
  58. sehrvery; much; greatlyAdverb
  59. Menschperson; human being; manNoun
  60. Zeittime; period; eraNoun
  61. stehento stand; to be; to be writtenVerb
  62. jayes; surely; after allInterjection
  63. ohnewithoutAdposition
  64. DeutschGerman (language)Noun
  65. Kindchild; kidNoun
  66. weilbecause; sinceSubordinating Conjunction
  67. jetztnow; at the moment; currentlyAdverb
  68. zweitwoNumeral
  69. Tagday; daylight; date (calendar)Noun
  70. Frauwoman; Mrs; wifeNoun
  71. bleibento stay; to remain; to be leftVerb
  72. heutetoday; nowadaysAdverb
  73. Fragequestion; issue; matterNoun
  74. Landcountry; land; state (federal)Noun
  75. kleinsmall; little; short (in stature)Adjective
  76. weniglittle; fewAdjective
  77. abfrom; starting (from); as ofAdposition
  78. wowhereAdverb
  79. altold; aged; ancientAdjective
  80. Nichtsnothing; naught; noneNoun
  81. dürfenmay; to be allowed to; might (probability)Verb
  82. Seitepage; side; aspectNoun
  83. mögento like; may; would likeVerb
  84. werwhoPronoun
  85. langlong; tallAdjective
  86. Mannman; husband; maleNoun
  87. sprechento speak; to talkVerb
  88. dreithree (3)Numeral
  89. Schreibenwriting; letter; act of writingNoun
  90. spätlate; tardyAdjective
  91. Endeend; conclusion; finishNoun
  92. kurzshort; brief; shortlyAdjective
  93. Wegway; path; routeNoun
  94. Herrgentleman; Mr.; lordNoun
  95. Wortword; promise; speechNoun
  96. heißento be called; to meanVerb
  97. jungyoung; youthfulAdjective
  98. schnellfast; quick; rapidAdjective
  99. Haushouse; building; homeNoun
  100. fastalmost; nearlyAdverb
  101. BuchbookNoun
  102. spielento play; to act; to performVerb
  103. deinyour (singular, informal); yoursDeterminer
  104. fragento ask; to enquireVerb
  105. schönbeautiful; nice; lovelyAdjective
  106. HandhandNoun
  107. Lebenlife; existence; livingNoun
  108. Personperson; individual; human beingNoun
  109. WocheweekNoun
  110. Namename; titleNoun
  111. arbeitento work; to labor; to functionVerb
  112. fahrento drive; to travel; to ride (in a vehicle)Verb
  113. warumwhy; for what reasonAdverb
  114. zusammentogether; jointly; in totalAdverb
  115. nebennext to; beside; besidesAdposition
  116. Augeeye; eyeball; openingNoun
  117. MonatmonthNoun
  118. Geldmoney; cash; fundsNoun
  119. lesento readVerb
  120. Euroeuro (currency); euro (coin, note)Noun
  121. Stundehour; lesson; timeNoun
  122. Familiefamily; householdNoun
  123. Schuleschool; educational institutionNoun
  124. hörento hear; to listen; to listen toVerb
  125. frühearly; prematureAdjective
  126. vierfourNumeral
  127. laufento run; to walk; to function (work, about machines)Verb
  128. Vaterfather; dadNoun
  129. schlechtbad; poor; evilAdjective
  130. obenabove; up; upstairsAdverb
  131. Muttermother; momNoun
  132. hinterbehind; at the back ofAdposition
  133. Freundfriend; boyfriendNoun
  134. Zahlnumber; figureNoun
  135. Spielgame; play; matchNoun
  136. liebdear; kind; niceAdjective
  137. Hilfehelp; assistance; aidNoun
  138. Lernenlearning; studyingNoun
  139. Kirchechurch (building); church (institution)Noun
  140. Sprachelanguage; speech; tongueNoun
  141. Antwortanswer; reply; responseNoun
  142. Platzplace; square; seatNoun
  143. MusikmusicNoun
  144. ElternparentsNoun
  145. Paarpair; coupleNoun
  146. Liebelove; affectionNoun
  147. Kopfhead; mind; leaderNoun
  148. sitzento sit; to be sittingVerb
  149. Preisprice; prize; awardNoun
  150. WasserwaterNoun
  151. Straßestreet; roadNoun
  152. fünffiveNumeral
  153. Minuteminute (time unit); momentNoun
  154. Schülerpupil; student (at school)Noun
  155. genugenough; sufficient(ly)Adverb
  156. Arztdoctor; physician; medical practitionerNoun
  157. NachtnightNoun
  158. neinno; not at allInterjection
  159. wartento wait; to wait forVerb
  160. gernegladly; with pleasure; like toAdverb
  161. Tieranimal; creatureNoun
  162. kaufento buy; to purchaseVerb
  163. zehntenNumeral
  164. SohnsonNoun
  165. PolizeipoliceNoun
  166. langsamslow; slowlyAdjective
  167. Abendevening; night (early); evening timeNoun
  168. Lichtlight; lamp; brightnessNoun
  169. MädchengirlNoun
  170. sechssixNumeral
  171. Autocar; automobileNoun
  172. FebruarFebruaryNoun
  173. schwarzblack; dark; illegalAdjective
  174. Alterage; oldnessNoun
  175. zählento count; to be counted; to matterVerb
  176. Lehrerteacher; instructorNoun
  177. Armarm; branch (of a river); arm (of an object)Noun
  178. französischFrench; French-style; in FrenchAdjective
  179. Fußfoot; bottom; foot (measurement)Noun
  180. untenbelow; downstairs; downAdverb
  181. SonntagSundayNoun
  182. Wohnungapartment; flat; dwellingNoun
  183. Bruderbrother; (close male friend)Noun
  184. Türdoor; doorway; gateNoun
  185. zahlento pay; to countVerb
  186. Metermeter (unit of length); meter (poetry)Noun
  187. holento get; to fetch; to bringVerb
  188. achteightNumeral
  189. Fotophoto; photograph; pictureNoun
  190. gesternyesterdayAdverb
  191. MontagMondayNoun
  192. TochterdaughterNoun
  193. Rotred; the color redNoun
  194. Jungeboy; ladNoun
  195. siebensevenNumeral
  196. Himmelsky; heavenNoun
  197. wannwhenAdverb
  198. FreitagFridayNoun
  199. wohnento live; to reside; to dwellVerb
  200. gerngladly; with pleasure; like toAdverb
  201. Essenfood; meal; eatingNoun
  202. SommersummerNoun
  203. SamstagSaturdayNoun
  204. Sonnesun; sunshineNoun
  205. Spaßfun; enjoyment; jokeNoun
  206. Morgenmorning; tomorrow (as noun); (a) dayNoun
  207. Osteneast; the EastNoun
  208. ReisriceNoun
  209. Farbecolor; paint; dyeNoun
  210. EnglischEnglish (language)Noun
  211. linksleft; on/to the left; left-wingAdverb
  212. Zimmerroom; chamberNoun
  213. Hunddog; houndNoun
  214. DorfvillageNoun
  215. Tischtable; deskNoun
  216. Bitterequest; plea; favorNoun
  217. HotelhotelNoun
  218. FensterwindowNoun
  219. Grüngreen; greeneryNoun
  220. DonnerstagThursdayNoun
  221. MittwochWednesdayNoun
  222. BaumtreeNoun
  223. schlafento sleepVerb
  224. rechtson the right; to the right; right-hand sideAdverb
  225. DienstagTuesdayNoun
  226. Bauerfarmer; peasant; pawn (chess)Noun
  227. kaltcold; chilly; unfriendlyAdjective
  228. singento singVerb
  229. InselislandNoun
  230. Fliegenfly (insect); fliesNoun
  231. Steinstone; rock; pawn (chess)Noun
  232. Fernsehentelevision; TV; watching televisionNoun
  233. BettbedNoun
  234. trinkento drinkVerb
  235. Kilometerkilometer (km); kilometreNoun
  236. LachenlaughterNoun
  237. Papierpaper; document; sheet of paperNoun
  238. WochenendeweekendNoun
  239. dankento thankVerb
  240. PferdhorseNoun
  241. Schwestersister; nurse (female); nunNoun
  242. LiedsongNoun
  243. Beinleg; limbNoun
  244. Haarhair (individual strand); hair (collectively)Noun
  245. Windwind; breeze; (fig.) hintNoun
  246. OhrearNoun
  247. Herbstautumn; fallNoun
  248. Nummernumber; digit; issue (of a magazine etc.)Noun
  249. Feuerfire; blazeNoun
  250. Adresseaddress; mailing address; contact addressNoun
  251. Mundmouth; opening; entranceNoun
  252. heißhot; very warm; passionateAdjective
  253. KrankenhaushospitalNoun
  254. Freundinfemale friend; girlfriendNoun
  255. frischfresh; recent; coolAdjective
  256. neunnineNumeral
  257. draußenoutside; outdoorsAdverb
  258. einsone; a; singleNumeral
  259. Telefontelephone; phoneNoun
  260. krankill; sick; unwellAdjective
  261. warmwarm; hot (of food/drink)Adjective
  262. italienischItalian; Italian-styleAdjective
  263. zwölftwelveNumeral
  264. Gartengarden; yardNoun
  265. Sportsport; athletics; physical activityNoun
  266. Busbus (vehicle); coachNoun
  267. Blaublue (color); blue (as in 'the blue', noun); bluenessNoun
  268. Nordennorth; northern regionNoun
  269. NachbarneighborNoun
  270. Winterwinter; the winter seasonNoun
  271. hellbright; light (in color); clearAdjective
  272. FingerfingerNoun
  273. PflanzeplantNoun
  274. Katzecat; felineNoun
  275. Hallohello; hiInterjection
  276. hunderthundred; one hundredNumeral
  277. Wetterweather; atmospheric conditionsNoun
  278. VogelbirdNoun
  279. Schlüsselkey; wrench; codeNoun
  280. Polizistpoliceman; police officer (male); copNoun
  281. hintenat the back; behind; in the rearAdverb
  282. Kinocinema; movie theaterNoun
  283. vorneat the front; in front; aheadAdverb
  284. Schülerinfemale student; schoolgirlNoun
  285. Nasenose; sense of smell; front part (slang, e.g. of a plane)Noun
  286. Flugzeugairplane; aircraft; planeNoun
  287. Pausebreak; pause; intervalNoun
  288. zwanzigtwentyNumeral
  289. GeburtstagbirthdayNoun
  290. Glasglass (material); glass (drinking vessel); paneNoun
  291. tausendthousandNumeral
  292. Fischfish (animal); fish (food)Noun
  293. zweimaltwice; two timesAdverb
  294. NachmittagafternoonNoun
  295. Fleischmeat; fleshNoun
  296. ohoh; wow; oh dearInterjection
  297. Heftnotebook; exercise book; issue (of a magazine)Noun
  298. BierbeerNoun
  299. wohinwhere to; to what placeAdverb
  300. Holzwood; timber; firewoodNoun
  301. Bootboat; small vesselNoun
  302. Bahnhoftrain station; railway stationNoun
  303. Küchekitchen; cuisineNoun
  304. Ballball (play object); dance (formal event)Noun
  305. Parkpark; public gardenNoun
  306. MondmoonNoun
  307. Taschebag; pocket; pouchNoun
  308. müdetired; wearyAdjective
  309. BrotbreadNoun
  310. Restaurantrestaurant; dining establishmentNoun
  311. Kaffeecoffee; cup of coffee; coffee drinkNoun
  312. woherfrom where; where ... fromAdverb
  313. Stuhlchair; seat (medical: stool)Noun
  314. graugray; grey; dullAdjective
  315. Plusplus; advantage; positive signNoun
  316. elfelevenNumeral
  317. Eiegg; ovumNoun
  318. Schuhshoe; footwearNoun
  319. die—
  320. gelbyellowAdjective
  321. Kleidungclothing; clothes; attireNoun
  322. Hungerhunger; appetiteNoun
  323. Babybaby; infantNoun
  324. leisequiet; soft; low (in volume)Adjective
  325. Zahntooth; cog; prongNoun
  326. WolkecloudNoun
  327. Blumeflower; blossomNoun
  328. Kleiddress; gownNoun
  329. Rockskirt; rock music (informal, context-dependent)Noun
  330. Flaschebottle; flaskNoun
  331. vornin front; at the front; aheadAdverb
  332. tanzento danceVerb
  333. Mausmouse; computer mouseNoun
  334. langweiligboring; dull; tediousAdjective
  335. FrühstückbreakfastNoun
  336. süßsweet; cute; endearingAdjective
  337. Fußballfootball; soccer; football (the ball)Noun
  338. dreißigthirtyNumeral
  339. SchneesnowNoun
  340. grüßento greet; to send regardsVerb
  341. Nullzero; nothing; nilNoun
  342. Bauchbelly; stomach; abdomenNoun
  343. Königinqueen; female monarchNoun
  344. KniekneeNoun
  345. Fahrradbicycle; bikeNoun
  346. Eisice; ice creamNoun
  347. Huthat; capNoun
  348. schmeckento taste; to be tasty; to savorVerb
  349. kochento cook; to boilVerb
  350. braunbrownAdjective
  351. Messerknife; cutterNoun
  352. OnkeluncleNoun
  353. Hosetrousers; pantsNoun
  354. MilchmilkNoun
  355. Mamamom; mum; mommyNoun
  356. TeeteaNoun
  357. SchafsheepNoun
  358. schwimmento swimVerb
  359. Kuhcow; bovineNoun
  360. Schweinpig; swine; (coll.) lucky breakNoun
  361. Osteast; the eastNoun
  362. zuhauseat home; homeAdverb
  363. GrasgrassNoun
  364. Mittagnoon; midday; lunchtimeNoun
  365. Geschwistersiblings; brothers and sistersNoun
  366. Papadad; daddy; papaNoun
  367. TanteauntNoun
  368. Großvatergrandfather; grandpaNoun
  369. aufstehento get up; to stand upVerb
  370. Abendessendinner; supper; evening mealNoun
  371. Affemonkey; apeNoun
  372. ApfelappleNoun
  373. BananebananaNoun
  374. BluseblouseNoun
  375. Brilleglasses; spectaclesNoun
  376. ButterbutterNoun
  377. DurstthirstNoun
  378. ElefantelephantNoun
  379. Enteduck; press hoaxNoun
  380. Entschuldigungapology; excuse; sorryNoun
  381. ErdbeerestrawberryNoun
  382. Eseldonkey; fool; simpletonNoun
  383. Fahrkarteticket; travel ticket; fare ticketNoun
  384. Flussriver; streamNoun
  385. Gabelfork; tuning fork; junctionNoun
  386. Gemüsevegetable; vegetablesNoun
  387. GitarreguitarNoun
  388. Großmuttergrandmother; grandmaNoun
  389. GurkecucumberNoun
  390. Hasehare; rabbit (colloquial)Noun
  391. Haustierpet; domestic animalNoun
  392. HemdshirtNoun
  393. Hobbyhobby; pastime; leisure activityNoun
  394. HonighoneyNoun
  395. Huhnchicken; henNoun
  396. Jackejacket; coatNoun
  397. KarottecarrotNoun
  398. KartoffelpotatoNoun
  399. Kissenpillow; cushionNoun
  400. Klassenzimmerclassroom; schoolroomNoun
  401. KlavierpianoNoun
  402. Koffersuitcase; luggage; trunkNoun
  403. Kuchencake; pastryNoun
  404. KäsecheeseNoun
  405. Lammlamb; lamb meatNoun
  406. Lampelamp; lightNoun
  407. LöffelspoonNoun
  408. Marmeladejam; jelly; marmaladeNoun
  409. MehlflourNoun
  410. Mittagessenlunch; midday mealNoun
  411. Mützecap; beanie; hatNoun
  412. Nachbarinfemale neighbor; neighbor (female)Noun
  413. Nudelnoodle; pastaNoun
  414. ObstfruitNoun
  415. Omagrandma; granny; nanNoun
  416. Opagrandpa; granddad; grandfatherNoun
  417. Orangeorange (fruit)Noun
  418. Pfefferpepper (spice)Noun
  419. PfützepuddleNoun
  420. Pulloverpullover; sweater; jumperNoun
  421. RegenrainNoun
  422. Regenschirmumbrella; rain umbrellaNoun
  423. Rucksackbackpack; rucksack; knapsackNoun
  424. Saftjuice; sap; (colloquial) energyNoun
  425. Sahnecream (dairy); whipped creamNoun
  426. Salatlettuce; saladNoun
  427. SalzsaltNoun
  428. Scherescissors; shearsNoun
  429. SchlafzimmerbedroomNoun
  430. SchokoladechocolateNoun
  431. Schrankcupboard; closet; wardrobeNoun
  432. Schwimmbadswimming pool; public poolNoun
  433. SeifesoapNoun
  434. Sesselarmchair; easy chairNoun
  435. SockesockNoun
  436. Sofasofa; couchNoun
  437. Spielplatzplayground; play areaNoun
  438. SuppesoupNoun
  439. T-ShirtT-shirt; tee shirtNoun
  440. Tassecup; mugNoun
  441. Tellerplate; dishNoun
  442. Tennistennis (the sport)Noun
  443. Teppichcarpet; rugNoun
  444. ToastertoasterNoun
  445. Toilettetoilet; restroom; bathroomNoun
  446. TomatetomatoNoun
  447. Topfpot; panNoun
  448. TulpetulipNoun
  449. Uhrclock; watch; timepieceNoun
  450. Unterwäscheunderwear; lingerieNoun
  451. Wohnzimmerliving room; lounge; sitting roomNoun
  452. Wurstsausage; cold cut; processed meatNoun
  453. ZiegegoatNoun
  454. ZitronelemonNoun
  455. Zoozoo; zoological gardenNoun
  456. ZuckersugarNoun
  457. ZwiebelonionNoun
  458. buchstabierento spellVerb
  459. durstigthirstyAdjective
  460. geradeausstraight ahead; straight on; directly aheadAdverb
  461. hungrighungryAdjective
  462. nasswet; damp; soakedAdjective
  463. putzento clean; to brush; to polishVerb
  464. regnento rainVerb
  465. tschüssbye; see you; cheersInterjection
  466. ZahnbürstetoothbrushNoun
  467. ZahnpastatoothpasteNoun
  468. Badezimmerbathroom; bath; washroomNoun
  469. Mülleimertrash can; garbage bin; waste binNoun
  470. derthe (masculine nominative singular)Determiner
  471. dasthe; that; thisDeterminer
  472. eina; an; oneDeterminer
  473. unsusPronoun
  474. dathere; here; sinceAdverb
  475. nochstill; yet; evenAdverb
  476. dortthere; over thereAdverb
  477. viele—
  478. alleseverything; all; all thingsPronoun
  479. Eckecorner; edge; nookNoun
  480. Zentimetercentimeter; centimetreNoun
  481. Kilogrammkilogram; kiloNoun
  482. ItalienerItalian (male person); Italian manNoun
  483. fünfzigfiftyNumeral
  484. vierzigfortyNumeral
  485. Kindergartenkindergarten; nursery school; preschoolNoun
  486. oftoften; frequentlyAdverb
  487. fünfzehnfifteenNumeral
  488. Telefonnummertelephone number; phone numberNoun
  489. Vormittagmorning (before noon); forenoonNoun
  490. sechzigsixtyNumeral
  491. Supermarktsupermarket; grocery storeNoun
  492. vierzehnfourteenNumeral
  493. Kalendercalendar; diary; plannerNoun
  494. siebzigseventyNumeral
  495. achtzigeightyNumeral
  496. Ampeltraffic light; signal lightNoun

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