German vocabulary encompasses the words and expressions used in the German language, covering topics from everyday life to specialized fields.
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Table of Contents
- Greetings & Conversation
A foundational overview of common German greetings, introductions, and polite conversation starters to build everyday communication skills.
- Everyday Greetings
Everyday greetings in German cover common phrases for saying hello, asking how someone is, and being polite in daily interactions.
- Formal Greetings
Formal greetings in German, including common phrases and vocabulary for polite introductions and conversations.
- Informal Greetings
German informal greetings vocabulary, including common phrases for saying hello, asking how someone is, and saying goodbye.
- Asking "How Are You?" (Wie geht’s?)
A guide to common German phrases for asking “How are you?”, including vocabulary, grammar, and cultural notes on greetings.
- Polite Phrases
Polite German phrases vocabulary for greetings, requests, apologies, and more to help you communicate respectfully and naturally.
- Introductions
German introductions vocabulary, common phrases, and sentence structures for greeting others, exchanging names, and starting conversations.
- Small Talk
A comprehensive overview of essential German small talk vocabulary, including common topics like weather, hobbies, travel, and everyday life, to help learners navigate basic social interactions confidently.
- Keep Conversation Going
German conversation vocabulary for asking follow-up questions, making small talk, and smoothly continuing dialogue.
- Thanks and Appreciation
German thanks and appreciation vocabulary including common expressions, polite phrases, and cultural notes on expressing gratitude.
- Goodbyes
German goodbye vocabulary and phrases for everyday conversations, including formal, informal, and casual farewells to confidently end any interaction.
- Numbers
German numbers from zero to one trillion, plus fractions, ordinals, and counting tips.
- Numbers 1–20
German numbers 1–20 vocabulary with examples and explanations for beginner learners.
- Counting by Tens
Counting by tens in German, including how to read, write, and use these numbers in everyday context.
- Hundreds, Thousands
Hundreds and thousands vocabulary in German building essential number skills and understanding larger quantities.
- Large Numbers
Large numbers in German vocabulary, including millions and billions, plus example sentences for context.
- Ordinals
Ordinals: a complete guide to German ordinal numbers, including formation, usage with articles and cases, examples, and exceptions.
- Fractions, Percentages
Fractions and percentages vocabulary in German, including singular/plural forms, examples, and usage in context.
- Asking Prices
German asking price vocabulary, including how to ask for, state, and understand prices in everyday shopping and bargaining situations.
- Talking Age
Talking age in German, including vocabulary for numbers, asking and stating age, and understanding grammar rules for expressing and talking about age naturally.
- Phone Numbers
German phone number vocabulary and phrases, including how to ask, give, and understand phone numbers in German.
- Quantities
Quantities in German, including vocabulary for expressing amounts, measurements, and general quantity terms, plus example sentences.
- Measurement Units
A comprehensive overview of German measurement units, including common vocabulary, symbols, and how units are used in German-speaking countries.
- Time Words
Time words in German, including vocabulary for days, months, seasons, and common expressions to talk about time.
- Days, Months
German days and months vocabulary, including grammar, usage, pronunciation, and cultural context for telling time and talking about dates in German.
- Length, Distance
Length and distance vocabulary in German, covering how to describe measurements, use units, and talk about sizes and distances.
- Weight, Mass
Weight and mass vocabulary in German, including measurement units, related nouns, and example sentences for everyday use.
- Volume, Capacity
Volume and capacity vocabulary in German, covering measurements, containers, and common expressions for quantifying liquids and solids.
- Currency Words
Currency words in German, including vocabulary for different currencies, coins, and related terms to talk about money.
- Temperature
Temperature vocabulary in German, including how to describe temperature, talk about weather, and use common expressions involving temperature.
- Conversions
German conversions vocabulary and rules, covering units, numbers, and how to express measurements accurately.
- Math Vocabulary
German math vocabulary covering numbers, operations, and key terms from basic arithmetic to advanced concepts.
- Addition
Addition vocabulary in German covers numbers, mathematical symbols, and phrases used for summing values and expressing addition operations.
- Subtraction
Subtraction vocabulary in German, plus example sentences that show how to use these words in everyday conversation.
- Multiplication
A comprehensive overview of German multiplication vocabulary and expressions, covering numbers, key terms, and example sentences including singular/plural forms and gender.
- Division
Division vocabulary in German, including the “÷” symbol, related terms, and example sentences expressed entirely in German.
- Operations
German math vocabulary for basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and equality.
- Talking Results
Talking results in French, including expressing outcomes, giving feedback, and describing consequences.
- Math Questions
Math question vocabulary in German, including how to ask about addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and general math problems.
- Colors
A comprehensive overview of German color vocabulary, including basic and advanced color terms, usage, and grammar tips.
- Basic Colors
Basic colors in German, covering essential vocabulary for everyday descriptions, including singular and plural forms, along with example sentences.
- Shades, Hues
Shades and hues vocabulary in German, including common color variations and how to describe colors more precisely.
- Describing Color
Describing color in German: articles, adjectives, pronouns, and example sentences for accurate color descriptions.
- Color Expressions
Color expressions in German, including common idioms and phrases that use color vocabulary to convey meanings beyond simple color descriptions.
- Color in Clothing
A comprehensive overview of how to use German color vocabulary in the context of clothing, including word order, grammar, and example sentences.
- Days, Dates, Time
A comprehensive overview of German vocabulary and grammar for expressing days, dates, and time, including key terms and usage rules.
- Days of Week
German days of the week vocabulary with example sentences to help learners understand and use them in context.
- Months
Months in German, including vocabulary for all twelve months, example sentences, and usage tips.
- Telling Time
Telling time in German: a comprehensive guide to vocabulary, grammar, and phrases for expressing hours, minutes, and days.
- Dates
Dates vocabulary in German, including months, how to say and write dates, and key phrases for talking about birthdays, holidays, and appointments.
- Seasons
German seasons vocabulary. Learn the German words and phrases for all four seasons, plus common related expressions.
- Holidays
Holidays vocabulary in German, including common terms for celebrations, traditions, and seasonal events.
- Family & Relationships
A beginner-friendly overview of German family and relationship vocabulary, covering key terms for relatives, relationships, and social connections.
- Family Members
Family members vocabulary in German, covering key family roles, examples, and usage tips for beginner to intermediate learners.
- Describing Family
Family vocabulary, describing family members, and German family terms for relationships, roles, and ages.
- Relationships
A comprehensive overview of German vocabulary for common relationships, including family roles and social connections.
- Friends
Friends vocabulary in German, including terms for different types of friends, social relationships, and common expressions.
- Family Phrases
Family phrases in German covering common expressions used within families, including greetings, daily interactions, and special occasions.
- Food & Dining
A comprehensive overview of German food and dining vocabulary, covering everything from ingredients and meals to ordering and restaurant phrases.
- Food Words
A comprehensive list of German food vocabulary, covering essential nouns, verbs, and adjectives for talking about meals, ingredients, cooking, and dining.
- Cooking Verbs
Cooking verbs in German, including essential actions like essen, trinken, schneiden, and more to help you describe cooking and food preparation.
- Drinks
A comprehensive guide to German vocabulary for drinks, including categories like water, coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages.
- Fruits, Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables vocabulary in German, including common words, example sentences, and translations to help beginners build essential food-related terms.
- Eating Out
German vocabulary for eating out, including common phrases and words for ordering, menus, and restaurant situations.
- Ordering Food
Ordering Food in German vocabulary, grammar, and phrases for dining out, including how to order, ask questions, and handle payments confidently.
- Taste
German taste vocabulary covers how to describe flavors, express preferences, and talk about food and drink. This includes adjectives, verbs, and common phrases.
- Animals
A comprehensive overview of German animal vocabulary, covering common animals, their genders, plural forms, and example sentences for context.
- Pets
Pets in German, including common pet names, related vocabulary, and example sentences for everyday conversation.
- Farm Animals
Farm animals vocabulary in German, introducing common animals found on a farm along with example sentences.
- Wild Animals
A comprehensive overview of wild animal vocabulary in German, including names, habitats, behaviors, and more.
- Sea Life
A comprehensive overview of German vocabulary for sea life, including terms for animals, plants, habitats, and related activities.
- Animal Parts
A comprehensive guide to animal vocabulary in German, covering essential body parts and their English equivalents to help build subject-specific language skills.
- Animal Actions
Animal actions in German vocabulary, covering common verbs and expressions for describing animal behavior.
- Weather & Nature
German weather and nature vocabulary covering common terms for seasons, weather conditions, natural elements, and more.
- Weather Words
A comprehensive overview of common German weather vocabulary, including nouns, verbs, and adjectives, with example sentences for context.
- Seasons
Seasons vocabulary in German, covering spring, summer, fall, and winter terms for building everyday language skills.
- Forecasts
A comprehensive overview of German weather forecast vocabulary, including key terms for describing weather, understanding predictions, and using common expressions.
- Climate
German climate vocabulary, including key terms for describing and understanding climate, weather patterns, and natural phenomena.
- Disasters
A German vocabulary list covering common types of disasters, including natural and man-made events, key descriptive terms, and example sentences to build context.
- Outdoors
German vocabulary for the outdoors, including common terms for nature, hiking, camping, and more.
- Clothing & Accessories
Clothing and accessories vocabulary in German, covering common items for everyday life, including shirts, pants, shoes, and more.
- Clothing Types
Clothing types in German, including vocabulary for different kinds of clothes with examples and grammatical information.
- Shoes, Footwear
German shoes and footwear vocabulary, including common types, clothing-related terms, and materials.
- Accessories
Accessories vocabulary in German, including common items like hats, scarves, and jewelry, with example sentences for context.
- Clothing Talk
Clothing vocabulary, including items, colors, materials, sizes, and shopping phrases to help you talk about German clothes confidently.
- Shopping for Clothes
Shopping for clothes vocabulary includes essential German terms and phrases for navigating stores, asking about sizes, and completing purchases with confidence.
- Travel & Transportation
A comprehensive overview of essential German travel and transportation vocabulary, covering common words and phrases for navigating trips and transit.
- Directions
German travel and transportation vocabulary covering key words and phrases for navigating airports, public transit, accommodations, and more.
- Transport Modes
Transport modes vocabulary in German, covering common types of transportation with examples to help you travel confidently and naturally.
- Buying Tickets
Buying tickets German vocabulary, including common phrases, important nouns, and essential verbs for purchasing tickets at stations and online.
- Travel Plans
Travel plans in German, covering essential vocabulary for booking tickets, packing, and preparing for a trip.
- Accommodation
Accommodation vocabulary in German, covering essential words for finding and describing places to stay, including hotels, hostels, and more.
- Airport, Train
Airport and train vocabulary in German, covering essential words and phrases for navigating terminals, boardings, and ticketing.
- Health & Body
A comprehensive overview of essential German vocabulary for health and the human body, including body parts, medical terms, and common health-related expressions.
- Body Words
Body words are essential German vocabulary covering parts of the body, organs, senses, and bodily functions to help describe health, appearance, and daily experiences.
- Illnesses
Comprehensive guide to German illness vocabulary, covering common ailments, symptoms, treatments, and more for everyday healthcare conversations.
- At the Doctor
German vocabulary for common situations at the doctor’s office, including symptoms, medical terms, and useful phrases for appointments.
- Fitness Words
Fitness words in German, a comprehensive vocabulary guide covering common exercise terms, equipment, and phrases for the gym and beyond.
- Feelings
Feelings vocabulary covers how to express emotions, moods, states of mind, and comfort levels in German.
- Medical Instructions
Medical instructions vocabulary in German, essential for understanding and following healthcare directions accurately, including dosage, timing, and special precautions.
- Occupations & Work
A comprehensive overview of German vocabulary for occupations and work, covering job titles, workplace terms, and common phrases for everyday use.
- Jobs
Jobs vocabulary in German, covering common occupations and related terms to help you talk about work and professions confidently.
- Workplace
A comprehensive overview of essential German workplace vocabulary, covering common locations, roles, tools, and everyday activities to help you communicate confidently at work.
- Job Applications
A comprehensive overview of German job application vocabulary, including common terms, phrases, documents, and example sentences to help you navigate the application process.
- Work Routine
Master essential German work routine vocabulary to describe daily job activities, schedule, and office life.
- Job Titles
Job titles in German cover roles across various fields, helping learners describe professions and workplace hierarchies.
- Education & Study
A comprehensive overview of German vocabulary related to education and study, covering schools, subjects, tools, and academic life.
- Subjects
German subjects vocabulary from school and university, covering disciplines, role names, and common phrases for education and study.
- Classroom Words
A comprehensive list of common German classroom vocabulary, including nouns, verbs, and phrases used for everyday school conversations.
- Studying
Study vocabulary in German, including common words and phrases related to schools, subjects, and academic life.
- University Life
A comprehensive guide to German university life vocabulary, covering campus, classes, student roles, social life, and practical essentials for navigating academic life in Germany.
- Tests, Exams
A comprehensive overview of German vocabulary and expressions related to tests, exams, and academic assessments.
- Technology & Communication
A comprehensive overview of essential German vocabulary related to technology and communication, covering devices, apps, and digital concepts.
- Devices
A comprehensive overview of German vocabulary for everyday devices, including categories, examples, and usage.
- Computer Words
German computer vocabulary, including essential nouns, verbs, and adjectives to navigate technology and digital communication.
- Internet Terms
Internet terms vocabulary in German covering essential words for browsing, social media, online communication, and digital life.
- Phone Phrases
Phone phrases in German, featuring common vocabulary and sentences for making calls, answering, leaving messages, and more.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
