Printable German flashcards
Download free double-sided flashcards for every German word list, with the German word on the front and the English meaning plus an example sentence on the back. Print, cut along the lines and study anywhere.
How to print the flashcards
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Print double-sided
Choose A4 paper, actual size (100%) and double-sided printing that flips on the long edge.
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Cut along the lines
Each sheet has ten cards. Cut along the dashed lines; the meaning lands on the back of each word.
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Study and sort
Say the meaning before you turn a card. Keep the cards you missed in a separate pile and review them first tomorrow.
- Basic German wordsA1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- Common German phrasesA1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German numbers, dates and timeA1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German words for family and peopleA1–A2 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German phrases for travelA1–A2 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German words for food and restaurantsA1–A2 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German supermarket and grocery wordsA1–A2 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German words for everyday lifeA1–A2 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German words for renting a flatB1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German words for health and the doctorA2–B1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German words for bureaucracy and paperworkB1–B2 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German words for banking and moneyB1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German words for work and studyA2–B1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- Common German verbsA1–A2 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- Irregular German verbsA2–B1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- German linking words and connectorsB1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
- Academic German for university and TestDaFB2–C1 · 25 cards · 3 sheetsView online →
What is on each card
The front shows the word or phrase in the language you are learning. The back shows the English meaning and an example sentence, so you learn each word in context.
No double-sided printer? Print the odd pages, put the sheets back in the tray and print the even pages. The word list PDF is a one-page-per-topic alternative for reading and ticking off words.
Questions about the printable flashcards
Are the printable flashcards free?
Yes. You can download, print and use every PDF for personal study and in the classroom.
Why are the meanings in English?
All WordNest word lists use English meanings, so the same cards work for learners with any native language.
Can I study the same words with spaced repetition?
Yes. Open the list online and add the words to WordNest. The app schedules each review on the day you are about to forget it.
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