1431 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
    Plural:

    die Autoren

    English:

    author

    der Ring
    Plural:

    die Ringe

    English:

    ring

    Der Ring ist neu.

    The ring is new.

    das Salz
    Plural:

    die Salze

    English:

    salt

    Ich brauche das Salz für die Suppe.

    I need the salt for the soup.

    das Handy
    Plural:

    die Handys

    English:

    mobile phone

    Hast du dein Handy?

    Do you have your phone?

    der Vertreter
    Plural:

    die Vertreter

    English:

    representative, agent

    der Schalter
    Plural:

    die Schalter

    English:

    counter

    Der Schalter ist neu.

    The switch is new.

    die Änderung
    Plural:

    die Änderungen

    English:

    change, alteration

    das Kreuz
    Plural:

    die Kreuze

    English:

    cross

    die Energie
    Plural:

    die Energien

    English:

    energy

    die Urkunde
    Plural:

    die Urkunden

    English:

    certificate, document

    das Gift
    Plural:

    die Gifte

    English:

    poison

    das Magazin
    Plural:

    die Magazine

    English:

    magazine, periodical

    der Typ
    Plural:

    die Typen

    English:

    type, guy

    das Verhältnis
    Plural:

    die Verhältnisse

    English:

    relationship, ratio, condition

    der Fauteuil
    Plural:

    die Fauteuils

    English:

    armchair

    das Dessert
    Plural:

    die Desserts

    English:

    dessert

    die Krise
    Plural:

    die Krisen

    English:

    crisis

    die Kraft
    Plural:

    die Kräfte

    English:

    strength, power, force

    die Bedienungsanleitung
    Plural:

    die Bedienungsanleitungen

    English:

    instruction manual, user guide

    der Tourismus
    Plural:

    die Tourismus

    English:

    tourism

    das Zeichen
    Plural:

    die Zeichen

    English:

    sign, symbol

    der Bau
    Plural:

    die Bauten

    English:

    construction, building, structure

    der Notruf
    Plural:

    die Notrufe

    English:

    emergency call

    das Orchester
    Plural:

    die Orchester

    English:

    orchestra

    die Birne
    Plural:

    die Birnen

    English:

    pear

    Die Birne ist gelb.

    The pear is yellow.

    der Knochen
    Plural:

    die Knochen

    English:

    bone

    der Flohmarkt
    Plural:

    die Flohmärkte

    English:

    flea market

    Der Flohmarkt ist heute sehr groß.

    The flea market is very big today.

    der Wohnsitz
    Plural:

    die Wohnsitze

    English:

    residence, domicile

    die Übernachtung
    Plural:

    die Übernachtungen

    English:

    overnight stay, accommodation

    der Fleck
    Plural:

    die Flecken

    English:

    stain, spot, patch

    der Stuhl
    Plural:

    die Stühle

    English:

    chair

    Der Stuhl ist neu.

    The chair is new.

    der Stadtplan
    Plural:

    die Stadtpläne

    English:

    city map

    Ich kaufe den Stadtplan im Kiosk.

    I buy the city map at the kiosk.

    die Brust
    Plural:

    die Brüste

    English:

    chest, breast

    die Tafel
    Plural:

    die Tafeln

    English:

    board, panel

    Die Tafel ist groß.

    The board is big.

    der Strand
    Plural:

    die Strände

    English:

    beach

    Der Strand ist heute sehr ruhig.

    The beach is very quiet today.

    der Unterschied
    Plural:

    die Unterschiede

    English:

    difference

    Ich sehe den Unterschied nicht.

    I do not see the difference.

    der Auftrag
    Plural:

    die Aufträge

    English:

    order, assignment, commission

    die Zahncreme/-pasta
    Plural:

    die Zahncremes/-pasten

    English:

    toothpaste

    die Hoffnung
    Plural:

    die Hoffnungen

    English:

    hope

    die Adresse
    Plural:

    die Adressen

    English:

    address

    Wie ist deine Adresse?

    What is your address?

    der Neffe
    Plural:

    die Neffen

    English:

    nephew

    die Klassenarbeit
    Plural:

    die Klassenarbeiten

    English:

    class test, exam

    das Blatt
    Plural:

    die Blätter

    English:

    leaf, sheet of paper

    Das Blatt ist grün.

    The leaf is green.

    der Fasching
    Plural:

    die Faschings

    English:

    carnival, Mardi Gras

    die Uniform
    Plural:

    die Uniformen

    English:

    uniform

    der Schuh
    Plural:

    die Schuhe

    English:

    shoe

    Der Schuh ist schwarz.

    The shoe is black.

    der Wohnort
    Plural:

    die Wohnorte

    English:

    place of residence, hometown

    Mein Wohnort ist Berlin.

    My place of residence is Berlin.

    die Lehrstelle
    Plural:

    die Lehrstellen

    English:

    apprenticeship position, trainee position

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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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