German A2 Everyday Actions Vocabulary List
This is the complete German Everyday Actions vocabulary at A2 level — 65 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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65 A2 · Everyday Actions words
| German word | English meaning | Heard in |
|---|---|---|
| abschließen | to lock | — |
| an sein | be on / be off | — |
| ändern | to change | — |
| ansehen | to look at | — |
| aufhören | to stop | — |
| aufmachen | to open | — |
| aufpassen | to pay attention | — |
| ausgehen | to go out | — |
| auspacken | to unpack | — |
| ausruhen | rest | — |
| austauschen | exchange | — |
| beeilen | hurry | — |
| beenden | finish, end | — |
| bunt | colorful | — |
| dabei | in doing it | — |
| direkt | direct, directly | — |
| einpacken | pack up | — |
| erinnert | remembers | — |
| erreichen | to reach, achieve | — |
| erreicht | reaches, achieves | — |
| fehlen | be missing | — |
| fertig sein | be finished | — |
| finden | find | — |
| die Fundsachen | lost and found | — |
| hat eingepackt | has packed up | — |
| hat erinnert | has remembered | — |
| hat erreicht | has reached | — |
| hat geduscht | has showered | — |
| heraus | out, outwards | — |
| hin | there, towards | — |
| ist dabei | is in process | — |
| ist dabei gewesen | has been in process | — |
| ist gefallen | has fallen | — |
| klappen | work out, succeed | — |
| lassen | let/allow | — |
| merken | notice/remember | — |
| packen | to pack | — |
| packt ein | packs up | — |
| passen | to fit, suit | — |
| passieren | to happen, occur | — |
| probieren | to try, taste | — |
| putzen | to clean | — |
| raten | to guess, advise | — |
| sammeln | collect, gather | — |
| schenken | give (as gift) | — |
| schneiden | cut | — |
| setzen | sit, place | — |
| stattfinden | take place | — |
| stören | disturb | — |
| das Stück | piece | — |
| teilen | share | — |
| tragen | carry/wear | — |
| träumen | dream | — |
| unternehmen | undertake, do | — |
| vergessen | forget | — |
| verlieren | lose | — |
| verpassen | miss | — |
| versuchen | try, attempt | — |
| vorbereiten | prepare | — |
| war dabei | was in process | — |
| waschen | wash oneself | — |
| wechseln | change, exchange | — |
| wecken | wake up | — |
| der Zettel | note/slip | — |
| zumachen | to close | — |
Everyday Actions broken down by situation
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65 words. This page lists the complete A2 Everyday Actions vocabulary with English translations and articles.
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