German A2 — Elementary Vocabulary
Everyday life beyond the basics: travel, shopping, work, feelings, health. · 563 words.
563 A2 words
| German word | English meaning |
|---|---|
| dünn | thin |
| das E-Book | e-book |
| echt | real, genuine |
| egal | doesn't matter |
| eigen | own |
| eigentlich | actually |
| einig | some, certain |
| das Einkaufszentrum | shopping mall |
| einpacken | pack up |
| einverstanden sein | agree |
| einzel | single, individual |
| einziehen | move in |
| die EMail | |
| empfiehlt | recommends |
| endlich | finally |
| eng | tight, narrow |
| entschuldigt | excuse, apologize |
| erinnert | remembers |
| erkältet sein | to have a cold |
| erlaubt sein | be allowed |
| erreichen | to reach, achieve |
| erreicht | reaches, achieves |
| erst | first, only |
| etwas | something |
| die Fahrkarte | ticket |
| die Familie | family |
| der Fan | fan, enthusiast |
| fantastisch | fantastic, great |
| die Farbe | color |
| fast | almost, nearly |
| faul | lazy |
| fehlen | be missing |
| die Feier | celebration |
| feiern | celebrate |
| die Ferien | vacation |
| fernsehen | watch television |
| fertig sein | be finished |
| das Fest | festival |
| das Festival | festival, celebration event |
| fett | fat |
| finden | find |
| fit sein | be fit |
| fleißig | diligent |
| der Flohmarkt | flea market |
| der Flug | flight |
| fotografieren | take photos |
| fragen | ask |
| freiwillig | voluntary |
| die Freundin | female friend |
| freundlich | friendly |
| frisch | fresh |
| froh | happy |
| früh | early |
| frühstücken | eat breakfast |
| der Führerschein | driver's license |
| die Fundsachen | lost and found |
| furchtbar | terrible |
| der Fuß | foot |
| ganz | whole/entire |
| gefährlich | dangerous |
| gegenüber | opposite/across from |
| genau | exact/precise |
| genug | enough |
| geradeaus | straight ahead |
| gern | gladly, with pleasure |
| das Gesicht | face |
| das Gespräch | conversation |
| gesund | healthy |
| das Getränk | beverage |
| gültig sein | be valid |
| der Hals | neck, throat |
| der Hamburger | hamburger |
| das Handtuch | towel |
| hart | hard |
| hässlich | ugly |
| hat diskutiert | has discussed |
| hat eingekauft | has shopped |
| hat eingepackt | has packed up |
| hat eingetragen | has registered |
| hat empfohlen | has recommended |
| hat entschuldigt | has excused |
| hat erinnert | has remembered |
| hat erlaubt | has allowed |
| hat erreicht | has reached |
| hat gechattet | has chatted |
| hat gedacht | has thought |
| hat gedankt | has thanked |
| hat gedauert | has lasted |
| hat gedruckt | has printed |
| hat geduscht | has showered |
| die Hauptstadt | capital city |
| heiß | hot |
| heraus | out, outwards |
| hin | there, towards |
| hinter | behind |
| hoffentlich | hopefully |
| die Homepage | website |
| intelligent | intelligent, smart |
| interessant | interesting |
| ist abgefahren | has departed |
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How many words are in the German A2 vocabulary list?
563 words, each with its English translation, the article (der/die/das) and an example sentence.
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What topics does German A2 vocabulary cover?
Communication & Media, Everyday Actions, Feelings & Character, Society & Abstract, Leisure & Sport, Travel & Transport, Body & Health, Work & Education and more — browse them above, or open a topic for its own list.
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