German A1 Feelings & Character Vocabulary List

This is the complete German Feelings & Character vocabulary at A1 level — 38 words, each with its English translation, the article (der / die / das) and an example sentence. Search it, or download the whole list free as a CSV or an Anki flashcard deck.

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38 A1 · Feelings & Character words

German wordEnglish meaningHeard in
alleinalone—
besserbetter—
bestbest—
böseangry, evil—
eilighurried; in hurry—
einfachsimple; simply—
die Entschuldigungexcuse—
falschwrong—
freifree—
fremdstrange, foreign—
freuenbe happy—
gefallenplease, like—
gernegladly, like—
das Glückluck, happiness—
glücklichhappy—
gutgood—
herzlichwarm/cordial—
jungyoung—
klarclear, obvious—
kümmerncare for, look after—
lachenlaugh—
leiderunfortunately—
liebdear, beloved—
liebenlove—
lieberrather, preferably—
Lieblingsfavorite—
lustigfunny, amusing—
möchtenwould like—
mögenlike—
ruhigcalm, peaceful—
schlechtbad, poor—
schönbeautiful, nice—
schwerheavy, difficult—
selbstständigindependent—
die Vorsichtcaution, care—
wollento want—
wunderbarwonderful—
zufriedensatisfied—

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Lesson 36 · German Colours (Farben) and Adjectives

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Feelings & Character broken down by situation

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38 words. This page lists the complete A1 Feelings & Character vocabulary with English translations and articles.

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