German Vocabulary

Hand-curated topic sets. Each one is around 20 cards — small enough to finish in a single sprint. Add any set to your library and it joins tomorrow's review queue.

Browse German vocabulary by CEFR level and topic. Every set includes native-speaker audio, IPA transcription, and spaced-repetition practice — free.

Browse by CEFR level

  • A1 — 40 topic sets

    Beginner: greetings, numbers, food, family, and everyday basics.

  • A2 — 28 topic sets

    Elementary: travel, work, health, daily routines, and short messages.

  • B1 — 41 topic sets

    Intermediate: opinions, plans, problems, media, work, and study.

  • B2 — 6 topic sets

    Upper-intermediate: more independent reading, discussion, and detail.

Exam preparation

Vocabulary sourced from official exam word lists

Goethe-Zertifikat (Deutsch)

Words selected from official Goethe-Institut Wortlisten and Hueber textbooks. A1 coverage: 98.7%; A2 is ready, and B1–B2 coverage is expanding.

  • A1 Goethe
  • A2 Goethe
  • B1 Goethe

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Browse by topic

  • Common Verbs — 9 topic sets
  • Home & Daily Life — 8 topic sets
  • Grammar Words — 7 topic sets
  • Common Adjectives — 6 topic sets
  • B1 Mixed Nouns — 5 topic sets
  • B1 Verbs — 5 topic sets
  • B2 Prepositions — 5 topic sets
  • Directions & Places — 4 topic sets
  • Family & People — 4 topic sets
  • Numbers & Time — 4 topic sets
  • B1 Adjectives & Adverbs — 3 topic sets
  • Classroom & Learning — 3 topic sets
  • Environment & Sustainability — 3 topic sets
  • Feelings & Character — 3 topic sets
  • Food & Drinks — 3 topic sets
  • Housing & Moving — 3 topic sets
  • Society & Politics — 3 topic sets
  • Travel & Transport — 3 topic sets
  • B1 Grammar & Connectors — 2 topic sets
  • Body & Health — 2 topic sets
  • Body & Medicine B1 — 2 topic sets
  • Culture & Media B1 — 2 topic sets
  • Economy & Finance — 2 topic sets
  • Education & Science — 2 topic sets
  • Greetings & Basic Phrases — 2 topic sets
  • Law & Administration — 2 topic sets
  • Leisure & Culture — 2 topic sets
  • Professions & Education — 2 topic sets
  • Shopping & Money — 2 topic sets
  • Technology & Internet — 2 topic sets
  • Transport & Travel B1 — 2 topic sets
  • Weather & Nature — 2 topic sets
  • Work & Career — 2 topic sets
  • Animals — 1 topic sets
  • Clothing & Fashion — 1 topic sets
  • Communication & Media — 1 topic sets
  • Mail & Communication — 1 topic sets
  • Real Estate & Notary — 1 topic sets

German

  • Property Purchase Contract
  • Prepositions V–Z
  • Prepositions O–V
  • Prepositions F–O
  • Prepositions B–F
  • Prepositions A–B
  • Waste Separation & Recycling
  • Household Verbs A2
  • Electricity & Heating
  • Household Items — Bedroom & Hallway
  • In the Kitchen — Appliances & Furniture
  • In the Bathroom
  • Housing & City
  • Press & News
  • Art & Entertainment
  • Social Media & Communication
  • Documents & Authorities
  • Law & Justice
  • Sustainability & Recycling
  • Career & Profession
  • Society & Everyday Life
  • Abstract Nouns II — Processes
  • Separable & Reflexive Verbs B1
  • Treatment & Pharmacy
  • Illnesses & Symptoms
  • Traffic Rules & Navigation
  • At the Airport & Accommodation
  • Computer & Internet
  • Household & Repairs
  • School System & Training
  • University & Studies
  • Banking & Finance
  • Economy & Trade
  • Nature & Environment
  • State & Administration
  • Society & Coexistence
  • Politics & Democracy
  • Apartment Search & Rent
  • Abstract Nouns I — Concepts
  • Prepositions & Particles B1
  • Connectors & Conjunctions
  • Adverbs & Connectors
  • Properties & States
  • Evaluation & Opinion
  • Relationships & Conflicts
  • Character & Traits
  • Emotions & Moods
  • Action & Activity
  • Thinking & Feeling
  • Change & Development
  • Communication & Opinion
  • Culture & Entertainment
  • Hobbies & Sports
  • Banking & Money
  • School Subjects
  • A2 Connectors & Particles
  • A2 Adjectives II
  • A2 Adjectives I
  • A2 Verbs III
  • A2 Verbs II
  • A2 Verbs I
  • Job Applications & Work Life
  • Extended Family & Relationships
  • Household & Technology
  • Shopping Basics
  • At the Restaurant
  • In Traffic
  • At the Airport & Hotel
  • Landscape & Nature
  • Clothing & Accessories
  • At the Doctor's
  • Digital Communication
  • Professions II & Education
  • Professions I
  • Nouns with Prepositions
  • Basic Words III
  • Mixed Nouns III
  • Mixed Nouns II
  • Mixed Nouns I
  • More Adjectives
  • Everyday Verbs IV
  • Months
  • Letters & Mail
  • Working Life
  • On the Go
  • Weather & Seasons
  • At the Doctor & Body Parts
  • Basic Words II
  • Basic Words I
  • Education & Leisure
  • People & Society
  • Apartment & Furnishing
  • Particles & Connectors
  • More Everyday Verbs
  • Everyday Verbs
  • Colors & Properties
  • Drinks & Restaurant
  • Numbers & Measurements
  • In the Classroom
  • In the City
  • Prepositions & Question Words
  • Pets & Farm Animals
  • Fruits & Basic Foods
  • Modal Verbs & Movement
  • Essential Verbs
  • Feelings & States
  • Basic Qualities
  • Rooms & Furniture
  • Morning Essentials
  • Describing People & Relationships
  • Core Family
  • Calendar & Time
  • Numbers 0-20
  • Greetings & Basics
  • Essential Greetings
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