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German vocabulary

German Vocabulary by Topic

Themed word lists for the German you actually use day to day — each with native pronunciation audio, a quick answer, usage tips and FAQs.

German Greetings: Hello, Goodbye and MoreA1

The most common German greetings are “Hallo” (hello), “Guten Morgen” (good morning), “Guten Tag” (good day), “Guten Abend” (good evening), and to say goodbye “Tschüss” (informal) or “Auf Wiedersehen” (formal). Add “Danke” (thanks) and “Bitte” (please) and you can open almost any conversation politely.

German Numbers 0 to 12A1

The German numbers 0–12 are: null (0), eins (1), zwei (2), drei (3), vier (4), fünf (5), sechs (6), sieben (7), acht (8), neun (9), zehn (10), elf (11) and zwölf (12). These are the building blocks for prices, times and phone numbers, and most must simply be memorised.

The Days of the Week in GermanA1

The days of the week in German are Montag (Monday), Dienstag (Tuesday), Mittwoch (Wednesday), Donnerstag (Thursday), Freitag (Friday), Samstag (Saturday) and Sonntag (Sunday). All are masculine (der), and to say “on Monday” you use “am Montag”.

Colors in GermanA1

The essential colors in German are rot (red), blau (blue), grün (green), gelb (yellow), schwarz (black), weiß (white), grau (gray), braun (brown), orange (orange), rosa (pink), and lila (purple). These eleven color words cover most everyday situations.

The 12 Months in GermanA1

The months in German are Januar, Februar, März, April, Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September, Oktober, November, and Dezember. All months are masculine nouns and always capitalized. Most resemble their English equivalents, making them easy to learn for beginners.

Family Members in GermanA1

The essential family members in German are die Mutter (mother), der Vater (father), die Eltern (parents), der Bruder (brother), die Schwester (sister), die Großmutter (grandmother), der Großvater (grandfather), der Sohn (son), die Tochter (daughter), das Kind (child), der Onkel (uncle), and die Tante (aunt).

Food in German: Essential Vocabulary for BeginnersA1

Essential food in German includes das Brot (bread), das Wasser (water), der Kaffee (coffee), der Tee (tea), die Milch (milk), der Apfel (apple), das Ei (egg), der Käse (cheese), das Fleisch (meat), der Fisch (fish), das Gemüse (vegetables), and das Obst (fruit).

Body Parts in GermanA1

The essential body parts in German are der Kopf (head), das Auge (eye), die Nase (nose), der Mund (mouth), das Ohr (ear), die Hand (hand), der Arm (arm), das Bein (leg), der Fuß (foot), der Bauch (belly), der Rücken (back), and das Haar (hair).

German Numbers 13 to 100A1

German numbers 13 to 100 include dreizehn (13), vierzehn (14), fünfzehn (15), sechzehn (16), siebzehn (17), achtzehn (18), neunzehn (19), zwanzig (20), dreißig (30), vierzig (40), fünfzig (50), sechzig (60), siebzig (70), achtzig (80), neunzig (90), and hundert (100).

Weather in GermanA1

Essential weather in German includes die Sonne (sun), der Regen (rain), der Schnee (snow), der Wind (wind), die Wolke (cloud), das Gewitter (thunderstorm), der Nebel (fog), warm (warm), kalt (cold), heiß (hot), sonnig (sunny), and bewölkt (cloudy).

Clothes in GermanA1

Essential clothes in German include die Hose (pants), das Hemd (shirt), der Pullover (sweater), die Jacke (jacket), der Mantel (coat), das Kleid (dress), der Rock (skirt), die Schuhe (shoes), die Socken (socks), der Hut (hat), der Schal (scarf), and die Mütze (cap).

Rooms in German: Essential Home VocabularyA1

The essential rooms in German include das Haus (house), die Wohnung (apartment), das Zimmer (room), die Küche (kitchen), das Badezimmer (bathroom), das Schlafzimmer (bedroom), das Wohnzimmer (living room), der Flur (hallway), der Balkon (balcony), der Garten (garden), die Tür (door), and das Fenster (window).

Jobs in German: Essential Professions VocabularyA1

Common jobs in German include der Arzt (doctor), die Lehrerin (teacher), der Ingenieur (engineer), die Krankenschwester (nurse), der Koch (cook), der Polizist (police officer), der Verkäufer (salesperson), der Anwalt (lawyer), die Friseurin (hairdresser), der Busfahrer (bus driver), der Kellner (waiter), and der Student (student).