German B1 Verbs: Vocabulary List for the Goethe B1 Level
German B1 verbs from the Goethe B1 Wortliste. At the B1 level, verbs let you express opinions, describe processes, and talk about plans, possibilities, and consequences. You will use more verbs with fixed prepositions, more reflexive verbs, and verbs that appear in formal and written German. This German B1 vocabulary list covers verbs you need for the Goethe B1 exam, with English meanings and example sentences.
to amuse
“Ich amüsiere mich mit meinen Freunden.”
I have fun with my friends.
to arrest
“Die Polizei nimmt den Mann fest.”
The police arrest the man.
to increase
“Die Firma erhöht den Preis.”
The company increases the price.
to experience
“Ich erlebe heute einen schönen Tag.”
I am having a nice day today.
to give up
“Der müde Mann gibt auf.”
The tired man gives up.
to protest
“Ich protestiere gegen den Plan.”
I protest against the plan.
to nourish
“Die Mutter ernährt das Baby.”
The mother feeds the baby.
to meet
“Ich treffe meine Freunde am Samstag.”
I meet my friends on Saturday.
to set, to determine, to fix
“Der Lehrer setzt den Termin fest.”
The teacher sets the appointment.
to provide food/cater
to decide
“Ich beschließe den Plan.”
I decide on the plan.
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 freeze
“Ich friere heute sehr.”
I am very cold today.
to arrest
to ride a horse
“Ich reite jeden Samstag im Park.”
I ride every Saturday in the park.
to need
“Ich benötige einen Stift.”
I need a pen.
to smell
“Ich rieche die frischen Blumen.”
I smell the fresh flowers.
to be mistaken
“Ich irre mich.”
I am mistaken.
to land
“Das Flugzeug landet pünktlich.”
The plane lands on time.
to continue
“Ich setze die Arbeit fort.”
I continue the work.
to catch
“Ich fange den Ball.”
I catch the ball.
to hinder, to impede
“Das kaputte Auto behindert dem alten Mann den Weg.”
The broken car blocks the old man's way.
to inquire
“Ich erkundige mich nach dem Kurs.”
I inquire about the course.
to be missing, to lack
“Mir fehlt heute mein Schlüssel.”
I am missing my key today.
to subscribe
“Ich abonniere die Zeitung.”
I subscribe to the newspaper.
to come
“Ich komme aus Deutschland.”
I come from Germany.
to fulfill
“Ich erfülle die Aufgabe.”
I complete the task.
to hire; to turn on (a device)
“Die Firma stellt einen neuen Mitarbeiter an.”
The company hires a new employee.
to end
“Der Film endet um neun Uhr.”
The movie ends at nine o’clock.
to make an effort
“Ich bemühe mich um einen Platz im Bus.”
I am trying to get a seat on the bus.
to determine; to establish
“Ich stelle fest, dass der Kaffee kalt ist.”
I notice that the coffee is cold.
to exist, to pass an exam, to consist
“Ich bestehe die Prüfung.”
I pass the exam.
to train
“Ich trainiere jeden Montag im Park.”
I train in the park every Monday.
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 remember
“Ich erinnere mich an meinen Namen.”
I remember my name.
to hear
“Ich höre Musik.”
I listen to music.
to use
“Ich gebrauche den Stift.”
I use the pen.
to insure; to assure
to adjust; to hire
“Ich stelle jeden Abend den Wecker ein.”
I set the alarm clock every evening.
to forbid
“Ich verbiete das laute Spielen im Zimmer.”
I forbid the loud playing in the room.
to expect
“Ich erwarte den Bus.”
I am expecting the bus.
to plan, to intend
to consume, to use up
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Example Sentences
Ich beschäftige mich mit dem Thema Umwelt.
I am occupied with the topic of the environment.
Wir müssen uns auf die Folgen vorbereiten.
We have to prepare for the consequences.
Sie hat sich für den Kurs entschieden.
She decided on the course.
Das hängt von der Situation ab.
That depends on the situation.
Er bemüht sich, pünktlich zu sein.
He makes an effort to be on time.