German A2 Verbs: Vocabulary List for the Goethe A2 Level
German A2 verbs from the Goethe A2 Wortliste. At the A2 level, you move beyond basic verbs and start using separable verbs, reflexive verbs, and verbs with prepositions. These verb types let you form more natural German sentences. This German A2 vocabulary list covers verbs you need for the Goethe A2 exam, with English meanings and example sentences.
to open
“Ich mache die Tür auf.”
I open the door.
to look, to appear
“Du siehst heute sehr müde aus.”
You look very tired today.
to live
“Ich lebe in Berlin.”
I live in Berlin.
to ride a horse
“Ich reite jeden Samstag im Park.”
I ride every Saturday in the park.
to be missing, to lack
“Mir fehlt heute mein Schlüssel.”
I am missing my key today.
to come
“Ich komme aus Deutschland.”
I come from Germany.
to exist, to pass an exam, to consist
“Ich bestehe die Prüfung.”
I pass the exam.
to fit, to suit
“Die Schuhe passen mir gut.”
The shoes fit me well.
to save money
“Ich spare jeden Tag ein bisschen Geld.”
I save a little money every day.
to hear
“Ich höre Musik.”
I listen to music.
to lock, to finish
“Ich schließe die Tür ab.”
I lock the door.
to forbid
“Ich verbiete das laute Spielen im Zimmer.”
I forbid the loud playing in the room.
to be happy, to look forward to
“Ich freue mich, dich zu sehen.”
I am happy to see you.
to say
“Ich sage die Wahrheit.”
I say the truth.
to fly
“Ich fliege morgen nach Berlin.”
I am flying to Berlin tomorrow.
to pay
“Ich bezahle den Kaffee.”
I pay for the coffee.
to stand
“Ich stehe jeden Morgen um sieben Uhr auf.”
I get up every morning at seven o’clock.
to turn on, to make up a date
“Ich mache das Licht an.”
I turn the light on.
to pay
“Ich zahle die Rechnung.”
I pay the bill.
to lose
“Ich verliere meinen Schlüssel.”
I am losing my key.
to read
“Ich lese jeden Morgen die Zeitung.”
I read the newspaper every morning.
to work out, to succeed
“Es klappt heute gut.”
It works well today.
to thank
“Ich bedanke mich bei dir.”
I thank you.
to cry
“Das Baby weint laut.”
The baby cries loudly.
to draw
“Ich zeichne ein Haus.”
I draw a house.
to hurry
“Ich beeile mich heute.”
I hurry today.
to rest
“Ich ruhe mich nach der Schule aus.”
I rest after school.
to call someone out
“Ich rufe meinen Freund an.”
I call my friend.
to rent out
“Ich vermiete ein kleines Zimmer.”
I rent out a small room.
to make, to do
“Er macht keinen Fehler.”
He makes no mistake.
to disturb
“Das laute Geräusch stört mich.”
The loud noise disturbs me.
to offer
“Ich biete dir einen Kaffee an.”
I offer you a coffee.
to lie
“Ich lüge nicht.”
I am not lying.
to wait
“Ich warte vor dem Kino.”
I wait in front of the cinema.
to please, to be liked by
“Die Musik gefällt ihm.”
He likes the music.
to bring
“Ich bringe das Buch zur Schule.”
I bring the book to school.
to sign
“Ich unterschreibe das Formular.”
I sign the form.
to know a person, to know a place
“Ich kenne ihn.”
I know him.
to cost
“Die Äpfel kosten zwei Euro.”
The apples cost two euros.
to postpone, to move
“Ich verschiebe den Termin.”
I move the appointment.
to confirm
“Ich bestätige den Termin.”
I confirm the appointment.
to travel
“Ich reise oft nach Berlin.”
I travel to Berlin often.
to get up
“Ich stehe jeden Morgen um sieben Uhr auf.”
I get up every morning at seven o'clock.
to ask
“Ich frage den Lehrer.”
I ask the teacher.
to belong
“Das Buch gehört mir.”
The book belongs to me.
to unpack
“Ich packe das Geschenk aus.”
I unpack the present.
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Example Sentences
Ich stehe jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.
I get up at six every morning.
Sie interessiert sich für Musik.
She is interested in music.
Wir bereiten uns auf die Prüfung vor.
We are preparing for the exam.
Er hat sich bei der Firma beworben.
He applied at the company.
Kannst du mir das bitte erklären?
Can you please explain that to me?