100 Important German Words Every Beginner Must Learn
Build your German vocabulary with 100 essential words for daily conversation, travel, study, and beginner-level German exams.
German is one of the most useful European languages for students, working professionals, travellers, and anyone planning to study or work in Germany. But before learning complex grammar, beginners should first focus on common everyday words.
This beginner-friendly German vocabulary list by LinguaNest includes 100 important German words with English meanings. These words will help you understand simple conversations, introduce yourself, ask questions, and create basic German sentences.
Why Learn These 100 German Words?
- They are useful for beginners starting German from zero.
- They help in daily communication and basic conversations.
- They support A1-level German learning.
- They improve speaking, reading, and listening confidence.
- They are helpful for students preparing for Goethe A1/A2 basics.
100 Important German Words with Meanings
| No. | German Word | Pronunciation Help | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hallo | Ha-lo | Hello |
| 2 | Guten Morgen | Goo-ten Mor-gen | Good morning |
| 3 | Guten Abend | Goo-ten Aa-bent | Good evening |
| 4 | Danke | Dan-ke | Thank you |
| 5 | Bitte | Bit-te | Please / You’re welcome |
| 6 | Ja | Ya | Yes |
| 7 | Nein | Nine | No |
| 8 | Entschuldigung | Ent-shool-di-goong | Excuse me / Sorry |
| 9 | Tschüss | Choos | Bye |
| 10 | Willkommen | Vil-kom-men | Welcome |
| 11 | Ich | Ikh | I |
| 12 | Du | Doo | You |
| 13 | Er | Air | He |
| 14 | Sie | Zee | She / You formal |
| 15 | Wir | Veer | We |
| 16 | Ihr | Ear | You all |
| 17 | Sie | Zee | They |
| 18 | Mann | Man | Man |
| 19 | Frau | Frow | Woman / Mrs. |
| 20 | Kind | Kint | Child |
| 21 | Freund | Froynt | Friend |
| 22 | Familie | Fa-mee-lee-uh | Family |
| 23 | Mutter | Moot-ter | Mother |
| 24 | Vater | Faa-ter | Father |
| 25 | Bruder | Broo-der | Brother |
| 26 | Schwester | Shves-ter | Sister |
| 27 | Lehrer | Lay-rer | Teacher |
| 28 | Schüler | Shoo-ler | Student / Pupil |
| 29 | Name | Naa-me | Name |
| 30 | Alter | Al-ter | Age |
| 31 | Haus | House | House |
| 32 | Zimmer | Tsim-mer | Room |
| 33 | Tür | Tuer | Door |
| 34 | Fenster | Fen-ster | Window |
| 35 | Stadt | Shtat | City |
| 36 | Dorf | Dorf | Village |
| 37 | Land | Lant | Country |
| 38 | Deutschland | Doych-land | Germany |
| 39 | Schule | Shoo-le | School |
| 40 | Universität | Uni-ver-zi-tet | University |
| 41 | Wasser | Vas-ser | Water |
| 42 | Brot | Broat | Bread |
| 43 | Milch | Milkh | Milk |
| 44 | Kaffee | Kaf-fay | Coffee |
| 45 | Tee | Tay | Tea |
| 46 | Reis | Rice | Rice |
| 47 | Fleisch | Flysh | Meat |
| 48 | Fisch | Fish | Fish |
| 49 | Obst | Obst | Fruit |
| 50 | Gemüse | Ge-mue-ze | Vegetables |
| 51 | Essen | Es-sen | To eat / Food |
| 52 | Trinken | Trin-ken | To drink |
| 53 | Gehen | Gay-en | To go |
| 54 | Kommen | Kom-men | To come |
| 55 | Sprechen | Shpre-khen | To speak |
| 56 | Lernen | Ler-nen | To learn |
| 57 | Lesen | Lay-zen | To read |
| 58 | Schreiben | Shry-ben | To write |
| 59 | Kaufen | Kow-fen | To buy |
| 60 | Arbeiten | Ar-by-ten | To work |
| 61 | Gut | Goot | Good |
| 62 | Schlecht | Shlekht | Bad |
| 63 | Groß | Groas | Big |
| 64 | Klein | Kline | Small |
| 65 | Neu | Noy | New |
| 66 | Alt | Alt | Old |
| 67 | Schön | Shern | Beautiful |
| 68 | Schnell | Shnel | Fast |
| 69 | Langsam | Lang-zam | Slow |
| 70 | Teuer | Toy-er | Expensive |
| 71 | Heute | Hoy-te | Today |
| 72 | Morgen | Mor-gen | Tomorrow / Morning |
| 73 | Gestern | Ges-tern | Yesterday |
| 74 | Jetzt | Yetst | Now |
| 75 | Später | Shpay-ter | Later |
| 76 | Tag | Taag | Day |
| 77 | Woche | Vo-khe | Week |
| 78 | Monat | Mo-naat | Month |
| 79 | Jahr | Yaar | Year |
| 80 | Zeit | Tsite | Time |
| 81 | Eins | Ice | One |
| 82 | Zwei | Tsvai | Two |
| 83 | Drei | Dry | Three |
| 84 | Vier | Fear | Four |
| 85 | Fünf | Fuenf | Five |
| 86 | Sechs | Zeks | Six |
| 87 | Sieben | Zee-ben | Seven |
| 88 | Acht | Akht | Eight |
| 89 | Neun | Noin | Nine |
| 90 | Zehn | Tsen | Ten |
| 91 | Wo | Vo | Where |
| 92 | Was | Vas | What |
| 93 | Wer | Ver | Who |
| 94 | Wann | Van | When |
| 95 | Warum | Va-room | Why |
| 96 | Wie | Vee | How |
| 97 | Wie viel | Vee feel | How much |
| 98 | Ich verstehe | Ikh fer-shtay-e | I understand |
| 99 | Ich verstehe nicht | Ikh fer-shtay-e nikht | I do not understand |
| 100 | Ich lerne Deutsch | Ikh ler-ne Doych | I am learning German |
Simple German Sentences for Beginners
- Ich bin Student. — I am a student.
- Ich lerne Deutsch. — I am learning German.
- Ich komme aus Indien. — I come from India.
- Ich trinke Wasser. — I drink water.
- Ich verstehe nicht. — I do not understand.
How to Memorize German Vocabulary Faster
1. Learn with pronunciation: German sounds are important, especially words like “ich”, “nicht”, and “sprechen”.
2. Make short sentences: Do not memorize isolated words only.
3. Practice articles: Learn nouns with der, die, or das whenever possible.
4. Revise daily: Repetition helps you remember words long-term.
5. Speak aloud: Speaking practice improves confidence and fluency.
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