German B1 Vocabulary List
The B1 vocabulary covers abstract topics, opinions, media, and professional life. These 605 words are required for the B1 Goethe-Zertifikat — the level needed for German citizenship.
[loːs]
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/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tsˌloːs/
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[ˈaʊ̯fˌɡeːbn̩]
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[ˈaʊ̯fˌvaksn̩]
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/ˈaʊ̯sɐɡəˌvøːnlɪç/
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[bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌflʊsn̩]
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/bəˈʁyːmt/
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[bəˈvʊndɐn]
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/diː bioɡʁaˈfiː/
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[ˈdʊʁçˌbʁʊx]
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[ˈaɪ̯nflʊs]
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[ˈaɪ̯nˌmaːlɪç]
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[ˌɑ̃ɡaʒəˈmɑ̃ː]
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[ɛntˈʃlɔsn̩]
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[ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkˌloːs]
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ˈɡʁʏndn̩
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[diː ˈhaɪ̯maːtˌʃtat]
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[ˈhɔfnʊŋsloːs]
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[ɪnspiˈʁiːʁən]
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/diː ˈjuːɡn̩t/
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Goethe B1 exam requires approximately 605 additional words beyond A2, covering abstract topics, professional life, and current events.
B1 covers abstract concepts, opinions, media, professional life, politics, environment, and cultural topics.
After A2, expect 4-8 months of dedicated study for B1 vocabulary. This is the level required for German citizenship.
Yes, B1 is considered the threshold for independent communication. It is the minimum level required for German citizenship and is sufficient for most daily interactions.