German word lists
Free lists of German words and phrases as they are used in Germany. Each list has English meanings, example sentences with translations and a short practice. Add the words to WordNest and review them with spaced repetition.
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Basic German words
First conversations, shops, cafés and everyday situations in Germany
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Common German phrases
Greetings, introductions and polite everyday conversation
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German numbers, dates and time
Prices, appointments, opening hours and dates
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German words for family and people
Talking about your family, friends and the people around you
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Everyday life in Germany
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German phrases for travel
Trains, airports, hotels, directions and emergencies in Germany
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German words for food and restaurants
Restaurants, cafés, bakeries and beer gardens in Germany
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German supermarket and grocery words
Supermarkets, discounters, markets and food shopping in Germany
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German words for everyday life
Home, shopping, neighbours and talking about your daily routine
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German words for renting a flat
Finding, renting and living in a flat or WG in Germany
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German words for health and the doctor
Doctors, pharmacies, health insurance and sick notes in Germany
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German words for bureaucracy and paperwork
Registering an address, residence permits, taxes and official letters
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German words for banking and money
Bank accounts, cards, transfers and bills in Germany
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German words for work and study
Job applications, the office, training and university in Germany
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Grammar
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Common German verbs
Building your first sentences about yourself, plans and daily routine
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Irregular German verbs
Mastering the irregular past forms you use every day
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German linking words and connectors
Writing letters, essays and exam texts and giving reasons in speech
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Academic German for university and TestDaF
University reading, describing graphs and TestDaF writing and speaking
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German vocabulary test →German flashcards →
Standard German as used in Germany
German is spoken in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and a few everyday words differ between them: a tomato is a Tomate in Germany and a Paradeiser in Austria, a bicycle is a Fahrrad rather than a Velo. These lists follow Standard German (Hochdeutsch) as used in Germany, and WordNest's examples, audio and AI corrections use the same standard. You will be understood in every German-speaking country.
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