German A1 Vocabulary List
487 words across 11 everyday categories.
German A1 Level requires roughly 500 to 800 words. This list covers 487 of them across 11 everyday categories - greetings, numbers, family, food, and the core verbs needed to build a first sentence.
Hallo, ich heiße Anna.
Hello, my name is Anna.
Guten Morgen! Ich trinke Kaffee.
Good morning! I'm drinking coffee.
Guten Tag, Herr Müller.
Good day, Mr. Müller.
Guten Abend! Wir essen jetzt.
Good evening! We're eating now.
Gute Nacht, schlaf gut!
Good night, sleep well!
Auf Wiedersehen, bis morgen!
Goodbye, see you tomorrow!
Tschüss! Ich gehe jetzt.
Bye! I'm going now.
Bis bald, mein Freund!
See you soon, my friend!
Hallo Anna, wie geht es dir?
Hi Anna, how are you?
Guten Tag, wie geht es Ihnen?
Good day, how are you?
Danke, mir geht es gut.
Thanks, I'm doing well.
Danke für die Hilfe!
Thanks for the help!
Vielen Dank! — Bitte!
Thank you very much! — You're welcome!
Entschuldigung, wo ist der Bahnhof?
Excuse me, where is the train station?
Wie heißt du? — Ich heiße Tom.
What's your name? — My name is Tom.
Ich heiße Sara.
My name is Sara.
Freut mich!
Nice to meet you!
Ja, das stimmt.
Yes, that's right.
Nein, das stimmt nicht.
No, that's not right.
Vielleicht komme ich morgen.
Maybe I'll come tomorrow.
Woher kommst du? Ich komme aus Italien.
Where are you from? I'm from Italy.
Ich komme aus Deutschland.
I come from Germany.
Ich bin Student.
I am a student.
Du bist mein Freund.
You are my friend.
Er ist Lehrer.
He is a teacher.
Sie ist Ärztin.
She is a doctor.
Es ist kalt.
It is cold.
Wir sind zu Hause.
We are at home.
Ihr seid nett.
You (all) are nice.
Sie kommen aus Spanien.
They come from Spain.
How Many Words You Actually Need for A1?
The Goethe-Institut's official A1 word list covers about 650 words. Most learners reach conversational A1 with 500 to 800 words, added at a pace of 10 to 15 new words a day for five to six weeks.
What A1 Vocabulary Covers?
A1 vocabulary covers six core themes for German A1 vocabulary: greetings and introductions, numbers and time, family, food and drink, everyday objects, and the basic verbs needed to form a first sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many German words are in the A1 vocabulary list?+
487 words, covering 354 nouns, 57 other words, 23 phrases, and 18 verbs across 11 everyday categories.
How many words do I need to know for the A1 exam?+
The Goethe-Institut's official A1 list covers about 650 words; most test-takers succeed with 500 to 800 active words.
How long does it take to learn A1 vocabulary?+
About five to six weeks at 10 to 15 new words a day, or two to three months at a slower pace of 15 to 30 minutes a day.
Is A1 vocabulary enough to have a conversation in German?+
A1 covers greetings, numbers, and simple sentences, enough for short exchanges. Ongoing conversation needs A2 vocabulary as well, particularly for opinions and past events.
Practice A1 Vocabulary
Study this word list with flashcards, quizzes, and a final test — split into batches of 25 words.
Play A1 Vocabulary Games
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