Essential German Vocabulary

These German language lists, exercises, and other resources will help learners of all skill levels build fluency.

  • Friends talking on park bench.
    Saying 'to' in German - 'Nach' vs. 'Zu'
  • Overhead view woman cutting tomatoes on cutting board.
    Glossary of German Cooking Terms
  • Woman having coffee with friends in cafe
    German for Beginners: Occupations (Beruf)
  • Businesswomen greeting a client
    Formal and Informal German Greetings
  • German mailbox
    How to Write a Letter in German: Format and Language
  • A poster of German words
    What Is the Longest German Word?
  • Illustration depicting 5 different meanings of the German word "bitte."
    The Many Meanings of 'Bitte' in German
  • Friends in coffee shop
    Beginner German Mistake der Freund
  • German Autobahn Trafficsign
    The Best Dictionary for German Learners
  • sorry muffin
    How to Apologize and Say "I'm Sorry" in German
  • Brushes and oil paint forming a messy colour wheel
    Learn the Colors, and Colorful Expressions, in German
  • German national anthem
    Soccer Vocabulary: A German-English Dictionary
  • A German calendar
    Learn the Months, Seasons, Days, and Dates in German
  • How to say happy birthday in Germna
    Wishing Someone a Happy Birthday in German
  • Close-Up Of Sparklers In Human Hand
    New Year's Greetings in German, Region by Region
  • man carrying heavy box
    Schwer or Schwierig, Einfach or Leicht?
  • Old bridge in rain at dusk, Wurzburg and River Main, Bavaria, Germany
    How to Talk About the Weather in German
  • Professor and college student at laptop
    What's the Difference Between 'Machen' and 'Tun'?
  • Couple eating dessert
    50 Common German Verbs with Sample Sentences
  • Eating bratwurst at Christmas market, Bavaria, Germany
    Common German Idioms, Sayings and Proverbs
  • Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
    A German-English Glossary of Popular German Abbreviations
  • Atlantic Salmons in river
    German-English Glossary of Fish and Marine Animals
  • Lufthansa aircrafts at Frankfurt International airport
    Denglish: When Languages Collide
  • Christmas market at Schloss Charlottenburg
    An English-German Glossary of Weather Words
  • man speaking with other business people
    How to Speak Business German
  • Romantic young couple
    German Words of Love and Romance
  • Cheerful family taking selfie
    English-German Glossary About Family and Relations
  • Businesswoman Looking at Watch
    How to Make and Keep an Appointment in German
  • Smoke Trailing From Extinguished White Candle
    What Are the Various Meanings of the German Verb 'Ausmachen'?
  • Students in classroom during lesson
    English-German Glossary: In der Schule (School)
  • woman shoveling snow
    Date and Time Vocabulary in German
  • A prohibited beach in Germany
    Ways to Say "Stop" in German
  • Father and son counting with fingers
    Counting and Calculating in German from 0 to the Trillions
  • Porsche 911 speeding down the street in a German town at night
    German Automobile and Driving Glossary
  • Women talking and drinking cappuccino in cafe
    How to Speak About the Family in German
  • Students taking notes in adult education classroom
    Learning Adjective and Color Endings in German
  • Affectionate senior bride hugging friend in sunny rural garden
    How to Express Congratulations in German
  • Close up of a postcard stand in Berlin, Germany.
    Understanding and Using German Conjunctions
  • USA, New York State, New York City, glass over calendar
    Learn How to Say the Days of the Week in German
  • mature man using tablet
    English-German Computer and Internet Glossary
  • woman reading book
    Common English-German Cognates
  • Businesswoman Reading Book In Train
    Comparing Gut, Besser, and Am Besten
  • High school students in classroom
    German Numbers and Counting: 21-100
  • Bockwurst,Sauerkraut and Pickles
    English-German Food and Drink Glossary A-B
  • Friends celebrating New Years Eve
    Creative New Year's Wishes in German
  • A woman reads the label of a jar while shopping in a grocery store
    English to German Language Lesson: Shopping Vocabulary and Phrases
  • Germany, Berlin, young couple walking along sidewalk
    There Are Lots of Ways to Say "I Love You" in German
  • Arrangement of colored pencils
    Farbenfroh: Colorful Expressions - German Color Symbolism
  • Woman Writing a Letter
    Helpful German Expressions to Organize Your Writing
  • Customs officer
    The Many Meanings of the German Verb 'Lassen'
  • Graphic of chalkboard with German and English
    How to Say Thank You and You're Welcome in German
  • Serious woman talking to friend
    Expressing an Opinion in German
  • Multi-ethnic students writing in book at desk
    Using the German Dative Reflexive and Parts of the Body
  • The Ten Commandment carved onto slabs of stone that are upright and sitting in the sun.
    The 10 Commandments, Die Zehn Gebote in German
  • Woman clothes shopping
    Clothing and Fashion in German
  • College students studying at table
    Doch ...and Other Tricky German Words
  • Vintage family photo album and documents
    German First Names and Their English Equivalents
  • Lovely Couple Having Romantic Day Celebrating Holiday In Camper
    German Pet Names as Terms of Endearment for Family and Friends
  • A heart made of roses
    'I Love You' in German
  • Professor talking to college students
    German Numbers and Counting From 0 to 20
  • College students studying at table
    German Loan Words in English
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