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Goethe-Zertifikat A2 word list: the 329 most frequent words

Every word with its article, plural and an example sentence. 279 of them are on the official Goethe-Zertifikat A2 word list.

dieGoethe A2

This word points to a feminine noun.

Die Frau kauft heute frisches Brot im Laden. The woman buys fresh bread at the shop today.

alsGoethe A2

When

Als ich jung war. When I was young.

dassGoethe A2

That

Ich weiß, dass du kommst. I know that you are coming.

wennGoethe A2

If, when

Wenn du Zeit hast, komm vorbei. If you have time, come by.

wiederGoethe A2

Once more, the same as before.

Ich hatte Grippe, jetzt bin ich wieder gesund. I had the flu, now I am healthy again.

dochGoethe A2

You say this in a sentence to stress something strongly.

Du weißt doch, wo die Post ist, oder? You do know where the post office is, right?

dasProzent
die Prozent

Percent

50 Prozent der Leute sind Frauen. 50 percent of people are women.

dabeiGoethe A2

This means to be present with a thing or a person.

Hast du einen Stift dabei? Do you have a pen with you?

zeigenGoethe A2

To show, to point

Er zeigt mir den Weg. He shows me the way.

rundGoethe A2

Shaped like a ball, with no corners.

Der Tisch in der Küche ist rund. The table in the kitchen is round.

selbstGoethe A2

Self

Ich mache es selbst. I do it myself.

dasMalGoethe A2
die Male

It counts how often something happens.

Das war das erste Mal in Berlin. That was the first time in Berlin.

weilGoethe A2

Because

Ich lerne, weil ich die Prüfung bestehen will. I study because I want to pass the exam.

etwasGoethe A2

Something

Etwas ist passiert. Something happened.

ganzGoethe A2

Completely

Das ist ganz gut. That is completely good.

wegenGoethe A2

Because of

Wegen des Regens bleiben wir zu Hause. Because of the rain, we stay at home.

dafürGoethe A2

You say this when you think an idea is good.

Ich bin dafür, dass wir morgen fahren. I am in favor of us leaving tomorrow.

erstGoethe A2

first

Erst musst du deine Hausaufgaben machen. First you have to do your homework.

besondersGoethe A2

Especially

Besonders gut gefällt mir... I especially like...

unternehmenGoethe A2

You do something nice together with others in your free time.

Wollt ihr heute Abend etwas unternehmen? Do you want to do something tonight?

sich sorgen

To worry

Ich sorge mich um meine Eltern. I worry about my parents.

deutlichGoethe A2

Clear

Die Antwort ist deutlich. The answer is clear.

derWegGoethe A2
die Wege

Way, path

Der Weg ist schön. The path is beautiful.

lassenGoethe A2

To leave something in a place when you go.

Du kannst deinen Koffer im Zimmer lassen. You can leave your suitcase in the room.

dasSpielGoethe A2
die Spiele

Game, activity for having fun

Das Spiel macht Spaß. The game is fun.

sogarGoethe A2

Even

Er kann sogar singen. He can even sing.

berichtenGoethe A2

To report

Die Zeitung berichtet über den Unfall. The newspaper reports on the accident.

diePersonGoethe A2
die Personen

person

Wie viele Personen kommen zur Party? How many people are coming to the party?

dasTeamGoethe A2
die Teams

team

Unser Team ist stark. Our team is strong.

fastGoethe A2

Almost

Ich bin fast fertig. I am almost done.

dieGerade
die Geraden

straight line

Die Gerade geht durch zwei Punkte. The line passes through two points.

nebenGoethe A2

Next to, at the side of something

Ich sitze neben dir. I sit next to you.

dieZahlGoethe A2
die Zahlen

Number, a mathematical symbol like 1, 2, 3

Die Zahl drei ist meine Lieblingszahl. The number three is my favorite number.

ziehenGoethe A2

to pull

Zieh an der Tür. Pull the door.

einigeGoethe A2

This is more than one, but not all of them.

Es sind einige Fehler in diesem Text. There are some mistakes in this text.

gewesenGoethe A2

used to say that something already happened

Ich bin gestern in Berlin gewesen. I was in Berlin yesterday.

teilenGoethe A2

To share

Ich teile das Video. I share the video.

dasZielGoethe A2
die Ziele

Goal, aim

Mein Ziel ist es, fließend Deutsch zu sprechen. My goal is to speak German fluently.

fallenGoethe A2

To fall

Die Blätter fallen. The leaves fall.

verletzenGoethe A2

To injure

Er verletzt sich. He injures himself.

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Frequently asked questions about Goethe A2 vocabulary

How many words do I need to know for Goethe A2?

The official Goethe A2 word list covers about 1,300 words, building on A1. This list covers expanded everyday topics including shopping, health, travel, leisure, work, weather, transportation, and communication - essential for handling routine tasks.

Is there an official Goethe A2 word list?

Yes. The Goethe-Institut publishes an official word list for the Goethe-Zertifikat A2 as a free PDF. It covers about 1,300 words. Frequent groups such as numbers, currencies and countries come first, followed by an alphabetical list whose example sentences show typical contexts and meanings. Austrian and Swiss variants are not listed. Exam texts can contain words that are not on the list; you do not need them to solve the tasks.

Where can I download the Goethe A2 vocabulary PDF?

Download it for free from the A2 exam training page (Prüfungstraining) on goethe.de, next to the free practice tests; no login is needed. The Goethe-Institut calls the list a reference for the level and says it is less suited to drilling vocabulary. This page gives you the 329 most frequent A2 words with articles, plurals and example sentences, also as a PDF with a free account. Our full 939-word list is in the app.

What is the difference between A1 and A2 vocabulary?

A2 vocabulary is more practical and situation-specific. While A1 focuses on basic personal topics, A2 adds vocabulary for real-world situations like shopping (prices, payments), health (doctor visits, symptoms), travel (transportation, hotels), and workplace communication. The grammar context also becomes more complex.

How do I prepare for the Goethe A2 vocabulary section?

Focus on topic-based learning and practice using words in context. Learn collocations (word combinations that naturally go together), practice with dialogues for each situation (at the doctor, shopping, etc.), and review A1 vocabulary regularly. Using flashcards with example sentences improves retention significantly.

Are separable verbs important for A2?

Yes, separable verbs become essential at A2 level. This list includes key separable verbs like "anrufen" (to call), "ankommen" (to arrive), "abfahren" (to depart), and "einkaufen" (to shop). Understanding how the prefix separates in sentences is crucial for both speaking and listening comprehension.

How long does it take to reach A2 level from A1?

Typically 150-200 hours of study are needed to progress from A1 to A2. With daily practice of 30-45 minutes, this takes about 4-6 months. Focus on expanding vocabulary by topic, practicing listening with native materials, and using new words in conversations or writing exercises.