1435 nouns

    German B1 Nouns: Vocabulary List with Articles and Plurals

    German B1 nouns from the Goethe B1 Wortliste. At the B1 level, the vocabulary moves into more abstract and topic-specific territory: opinions, the environment, media, work, and society. Many B1 nouns are longer compound words built from words you already know. Every noun on this page includes its article (der, die, das), plural form, and English translation, so you can learn German nouns with articles and German plural rules at the same time.

    der Autor

    author

    Pluraldie Autoren

    der Ring

    ring

    Pluraldie Ringe

    “Der Ring ist neu.”

    The ring is new.

    das Salz

    salt

    Pluraldie Salze

    “Ich brauche das Salz für die Suppe.”

    I need the salt for the soup.

    das Handy

    mobile phone

    Pluraldie Handys

    “Ich habe ein Handy.”

    I have a phone.

    der Vertreter

    representative, agent

    Pluraldie Vertreter

    der Schalter

    counter

    Pluraldie Schalter

    “Der Schalter ist neu.”

    The switch is new.

    die Änderung

    change, alteration

    Pluraldie Änderungen

    das Kreuz

    cross

    Pluraldie Kreuze

    die Energie

    energy

    Pluraldie Energien

    die Urkunde

    certificate, document

    Pluraldie Urkunden

    das Gift

    poison

    Pluraldie Gifte

    “Das Gift ist gefährlich.”

    The poison is dangerous.

    das Magazin

    magazine, periodical

    Pluraldie Magazine

    der Typ

    type, guy

    Pluraldie Typen

    das Verhältnis

    relationship, ratio, condition

    Pluraldie Verhältnisse

    der Fauteuil

    armchair

    Pluraldie Fauteuils

    das Dessert

    dessert

    Pluraldie Desserts

    die Krise

    crisis

    Pluraldie Krisen

    die Kraft

    strength, power, force

    Pluraldie Kräfte

    die Bedienungsanleitung

    instruction manual, user guide

    Pluraldie Bedienungsanleitungen

    der Tourismus

    tourism

    Pluraldie Tourismus

    das Zeichen

    sign, symbol

    Pluraldie Zeichen

    der Bau

    construction, building, structure

    Pluraldie Bauten

    der Notruf

    emergency call

    Pluraldie Notrufe

    das Orchester

    orchestra

    Pluraldie Orchester

    die Birne

    pear

    Pluraldie Birnen

    “Die Birne ist gelb.”

    The pear is yellow.

    der Knochen

    bone

    Pluraldie Knochen

    der Flohmarkt

    flea market

    Pluraldie Flohmärkte

    “Der Flohmarkt ist heute sehr groß.”

    The flea market is very big today.

    der Wohnsitz

    residence, domicile

    Pluraldie Wohnsitze

    die Übernachtung

    overnight stay, accommodation

    Pluraldie Übernachtungen

    der Fleck

    stain, spot, patch

    Pluraldie Flecken

    der Stuhl

    chair

    Pluraldie Stühle

    “Der Stuhl ist neu.”

    The chair is new.

    der Stadtplan

    city map

    Pluraldie Stadtpläne

    “Ich kaufe den Stadtplan im Kiosk.”

    I buy the city map at the kiosk.

    die Brust

    chest, breast

    Pluraldie Brüste

    die Tafel

    board, panel

    Pluraldie Tafeln

    “Die Tafel ist groß.”

    The board is big.

    der Strand

    beach

    Pluraldie Strände

    “Der Strand ist heute sehr ruhig.”

    The beach is very quiet today.

    der Unterschied

    difference

    Pluraldie Unterschiede

    “Ich sehe den Unterschied nicht.”

    I do not see the difference.

    der Auftrag

    order, assignment, commission

    Pluraldie Aufträge

    die Zahncreme/-pasta

    toothpaste

    Pluraldie Zahncremes/-pasten

    die Hoffnung

    hope

    Pluraldie Hoffnungen

    die Adresse

    address

    Pluraldie Adressen

    “Wie ist deine Adresse?”

    What is your address?

    der Neffe

    nephew

    Pluraldie Neffen

    die Klassenarbeit

    class test, exam

    Pluraldie Klassenarbeiten

    das Blatt

    leaf, sheet of paper

    Pluraldie Blätter

    “Das Blatt ist grün.”

    The leaf is green.

    der Fasching

    carnival, Mardi Gras

    Pluraldie Faschings

    die Uniform

    uniform

    Pluraldie Uniformen

    der Schuh

    shoe

    Pluraldie Schuhe

    “Der Schuh ist schwarz.”

    The shoe is black.

    der Wohnort

    place of residence, hometown

    Pluraldie Wohnorte

    “Mein Wohnort ist Berlin.”

    My place of residence is Berlin.

    die Lehrstelle

    apprenticeship position, trainee position

    Pluraldie Lehrstellen

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    Example Sentences

    Die Umwelt muss besser geschützt werden.

    The environment must be better protected.

    Seine Meinung hat sich nicht geändert.

    His opinion has not changed.

    Die Bewerbung war leider nicht erfolgreich.

    The application was unfortunately not successful.

    Wir diskutieren über die Vorteile und Nachteile.

    We are discussing the advantages and disadvantages.

    Die Entwicklung der Technik geht schnell voran.

    The development of technology is advancing quickly.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What nouns are on the Goethe B1 word list?
    The Goethe B1 word list (Wortliste) adds nouns for more abstract and specialised topics: the environment (die Umwelt, der Klimawandel), opinions and discussion (die Meinung, der Vorteil, der Nachteil), work and education (die Bewerbung, die Ausbildung), media, and society. These nouns let you discuss ideas and express opinions, which is central to the B1 level.
    How do German compound nouns work?
    German compound nouns (Komposita) combine two or more words into a single noun. The last word determines the article and meaning. For example, "der Klimawandel" combines "das Klima" (climate) and "der Wandel" (change), so it takes "der". Compound nouns are very common at the B1 level, and recognising the final word helps you guess both the gender and the meaning.
    How do I learn the gender of German nouns?
    Always learn German nouns with their articles from the start. Some patterns help: nouns ending in -ung, -heit, -keit, -tion are feminine (die), nouns ending in -chen and -lein are neuter (das), and many nouns ending in -er referring to people are masculine (der). Beyond these rules, flashcards and repeated practice are the most reliable way to memorize noun genders.
    What are the German plural rules?
    German has several plural patterns: adding -e (der Tisch → die Tische), -er (das Kind → die Kinder), -n/-en (die Lampe → die Lampen), -s (das Auto → die Autos), or no change (der Lehrer → die Lehrer). Some nouns also add an umlaut. There is no single rule, so learning the plural alongside each noun is the most effective approach.
    How is the B1 noun list different from A2?
    A2 nouns cover concrete everyday topics like health, work, and travel. B1 nouns add more abstract concepts and let you talk about opinions, the environment, society, and the media. You will also meet longer compound nouns. Knowing these B1 nouns prepares you for discussion-based tasks and the Goethe B1 exam.

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