Einbürgerungstest Vocabulary
25 words.
The actual Einbürgerungstest is 33 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes - 30 general civics questions plus 3 specific to the federal state you live in. You need 17 correct answers to pass.
Nach acht Jahren kann sie die Einbürgerung beantragen.
After eight years she can apply for naturalization.
Er hat die deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit beantragt.
He applied for German citizenship.
Das Grundgesetz ist die Verfassung Deutschlands.
The Basic Law is Germany's constitution.
Das Grundgesetz garantiert die Meinungsfreiheit.
The Basic Law guarantees freedom of speech.
Deutschland ist eine parlamentarische Demokratie.
Germany is a parliamentary democracy.
Die Wahl war frei und demokratisch.
The election was free and democratic.
Die Wahl findet alle vier Jahre statt.
The election takes place every four years.
Ab achtzehn Jahren hat man das Wahlrecht.
You have the right to vote from age eighteen.
Der Bundestag beschließt die Gesetze.
The Bundestag passes the laws.
Der Bundeskanzler leitet die Regierung.
The federal chancellor leads the government.
Deutschland hat sechzehn Bundesländer.
Germany has sixteen federal states.
Das Gesetz gilt für alle Bürger.
The law applies to all citizens.
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right.
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist im Grundgesetz verankert.
Freedom of speech is enshrined in the Basic Law.
In Deutschland gibt es Religionsfreiheit.
There is freedom of religion in Germany.
Gleichberechtigung von Mann und Frau ist gesetzlich garantiert.
Equal rights for men and women are legally guaranteed.
Jeder Bürger hat Rechte und Pflichten.
Every citizen has rights and duties.
Steuern zahlen ist eine Pflicht.
Paying taxes is a duty.
Die Verwaltung bearbeitet den Antrag.
The administration processes the application.
Ich brauche einen gültigen Aufenthaltstitel.
I need a valid residence permit.
Sprachkurse helfen bei der Integration.
Language courses help with integration.
Er ist Mitglied in einem Sportverein.
He is a member of a sports club.
Jeder Arbeitnehmer zahlt Steuern.
Every employee pays taxes.
Die Sozialversicherung deckt Krankheit und Rente ab.
Social insurance covers illness and pension.
Der Bundespräsident vertritt Deutschland im Ausland.
The federal president represents Germany abroad.
Why the Vocabulary Matters as Much as the Civics Facts
A test-taker can know the correct civics fact and still miss the question if terms like Grundgesetz (Basic Law), Wahlrecht (right to vote), or Bundestag (federal parliament) aren't immediately recognizable. This page covers vocabulary only, not the facts themselves - the official questions live with the BAMF, not here.
The 3 State-Specific Questions
30 of the 33 questions are the same nationwide, but 3 depend on the federal state (Bundesland) where you're registered. Terms like Bundesland itself, or the name of your specific state, matter more here than in most other exam prep, since these questions won't appear in generic study material.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the actual Einbürgerungstest?+
33 questions total: 30 general civics questions and 3 specific to your federal state. You have 60 minutes and need 17 correct answers to pass.
What is Einbürgerungstest vocabulary, and why is it different from everyday German?+
The Einbürgerungstest is a civics exam, not a language exam - it asks about government, rights, and institutions rather than everyday situations, so the vocabulary you need (constitution, elections, federal states) barely overlaps with a typical A1-B1 word list.
Does this page cover the actual test questions?+
No - this is vocabulary only. The official questions are published by the Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF); this list just covers the civics terms that come up throughout them.
How do I practice this civics vocabulary?+
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