German Vocabulary Lists by CEFR Level
Browse the complete Goethe-Institut vocabulary lists for A1, A2, and B1 German. Each word comes with a flashcard image, mnemonic, and gender color-coding.
Everyday German for beginners — greetings, numbers, food, family, and daily routines.
Browse A1 vocabulary →
Travel, health, work, and shopping — building on A1 foundations for everyday situations.
Browse A2 vocabulary →
Abstract topics, opinions, media, and professional life — the level for German citizenship.
Browse B1 vocabulary →Special lists
Reference lists that slice vocabulary differently — by frequency, usage, or common traps.
Top 1000 Words
The core vocab that covers 75% of everyday German
Browse →Survival Phrases
100 phrases to get you through your first week in Germany
Browse →Common Phrases
The phrases that make you sound like you live there
Browse →False Friends
Words that look English but mean something completely different
Browse →Connectors
30 conjunctions with word-order rules for each type
Browse →Filler Words
genau, also, halt, doch, mal — sound native, not textbook
Browse →By theme
Vocabulary grouped by life context — not by CEFR level. Learn what you actually need for your situation.