German A1 Home & Household Vocabulary List

This is the complete German Home & Household vocabulary at A1 level — 28 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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28 A1 · Home & Household words

German wordEnglish meaningHeard in
anmachenturn on, start—
das Apartmentapartment—
auf seinbe open, be up—
das Badbathroom—
der Balkonbalcony—
die Duscheshower—
der Gartengarden—
die Hallehall, hangar—
der Herdstove/cooker—
kaputtbroken—
die Küchekitchen—
der Kühlschrankrefrigerator—
das Lichtlight—
die Ordnungorder, tidiness—
das Papierpaper—
der Raumroom, space—
der Schlüsselkey—
der Schrankcupboard, wardrobe—
das Sofasofa, couch—
der Stockfloor, storey—
der Tischtable—
die Toilettetoilet—
die Treppestairs—
vermietenrent out, lease—
der Vermieterlandlord—
wohnento live—
die Wohnungapartment—
das Zimmerroom—

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28 words. This page lists the complete A1 Home & Household vocabulary with English translations and articles.

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