German word lists

Themed word sets for learning German, curated by Fluera: pick a list and practice it level by level.

Negotiations and deals

24 words · Work

Words for negotiations and deals: to negotiate and an offer, counteroffer, price and discount, to bargain and budget, terms and contract, agreement and compromi

Utilities and bills

32 words · Everyday

Words for household utilities and bills: electricity, gas, water, heating, internet, meter readings, provider, payment, deadlines and saving energy. Use this li

Making plans and invitations

19 words · Everyday

Words for making plans and invitations: plan and invitation, invite, free and busy, meet and meet up, weekend and party, tonight, tomorrow, later, dinner, resch

Job interview

41 words · Work

Words and phrases for the job search and interview: vacancies, applications, CVs, cover letters, experience, skills, strengths, salary and conditions. Use this

Art and museums

20 words · Hobby

Words for art and museums: artist and painting, portrait, landscape and sketch, to draw, paintbrush and canvas, colour and frame, sculpture and masterpiece, plu

Parts of the body

25 words · Everyday

Words for parts of the body: head, face, hair, eyes, ears, nose and mouth, plus neck, shoulders, back, arms, fingers, stomach, legs, knees and feet. Use this li

Sports and fitness

38 words · Hobby

Words for sports, fitness and workouts: the gym, equipment, exercises, warm-up, coaches, teams, running, swimming, health, strength and goals. Use this list to

Gardening and plants

24 words · Hobby

Words for gardening and plants: garden and gardener, plant, flower and tree, branch, root, leaf and bush, plus seed, soil, lawn and greenhouse, watering can and

Money and banking

43 words · Everyday

Words for money, payments and banking: prices, cash, cards, accounts, transfers, ATMs, currency exchange, fees, loans, change and tips. Use this list to pay for

Jobs and professions

27 words · Everyday · Work

Names of jobs and professions: teacher, doctor, nurse, lawyer, engineer, scientist, chef, waiter, driver, mechanic, electrician and firefighter. Use this list t

Opinions and agreeing

23 words · Exams · Everyday

Words to give an opinion and agree: in my opinion, I think and believe, idea and reason, for example and because, agree and disagree, of course, probably and ab

Passport control and customs

20 words · Travel

Words for passport control and customs: passport, visa and stamp, border and customs, control and security, gate, arrival and departure, luggage and suitcase, w

Bars and nightlife

21 words · Everyday · Hobby

Words for bars and nightlife: bar, pub and club, bartender and menu, order a drink, beer, wine and cocktail, bottle and glass, plus music, live music, dancing a

Comparing and contrasting

16 words · Exams

Words for comparing and contrasting: similar and different, the same and the other, better and worse, similarity and difference, both, unlike, compared to, wher

Reading and books

19 words · Hobby · Exams

Words for reading and books: book and novel, author and writer, chapter and page, genre and story, magazine and newspaper, poetry, library and bookshop. Use thi

Emergencies and accidents

24 words · Everyday · Travel

Words for emergencies and accidents: accident and danger, help and call, police, firefighter and fire, ambulance and rescue, first aid and injured, plus hospita

Grocery shopping

37 words · Everyday

Words for a grocery run at the supermarket: cart, basket, aisles and shelves, vegetables, fruit, dairy and drinks, prices, discounts, checkout and receipt. Use

Cars and the mechanic

25 words · Everyday

Words for cars and the mechanic: engine, wheel and tyre, brake, steering wheel and seat belt, headlight and windscreen, oil, fuel and battery, plus mechanic, br

Small talk and meeting people

38 words · Everyday

Words for easy conversation and meeting people: greetings, introductions, questions about work, family, home city, weather, weekends and hobbies. Use this list

City transport and directions

40 words · Travel

Words for getting around a city: public transport, routes, tickets, stops, the subway, taxis, car rental and directions. Use this list to ask the way, understan

Beach and summer holiday

17 words · Travel · Hobby

Words for the beach and summer holiday: sea and ocean, sand and waves, sun and heat, to swim, towel, sunscreen and sunglasses, swimsuit, boat and seashells. Use

Advantages and disadvantages

19 words · Exams · Work

Words for advantages and disadvantages: advantage and disadvantage, benefit and drawback, downside, risk and choice, cheap and expensive, useful and harmful, sa

Pets and pet care

18 words · Everyday · Hobby

Words for pets and pet care: pet, dog and cat, puppy and kitten, animal, feed and bowl, food and water, leash and collar, walk, vet, fur, cage, groom, sick. Use

Holidays and celebrations

20 words · Everyday

Words for holidays and celebrations: birthday, party, guests and invitation, gift, card and congratulations, cake, candles, balloons and decorations, plus weddi