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
to arrest
to give up
to protest
to meet
“Ich treffe meine Freunde am Samstag.”
I meet my friends on Saturday.
to set, to determine, to fix
to provide food/cater
to decide
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
to smell
“Ich rieche die frischen Blumen.”
I smell the fresh flowers.
to continue
to hinder, to impede
to inquire
to be missing, to lack
“Mir fehlt heute mein Schlüssel.”
I am missing my key today.
to subscribe
to come
“Ich komme aus Deutschland.”
I come from Germany.
to hire; to turn on (a device)
to end
“Der Film endet um neun Uhr.”
The movie ends at nine o’clock.
to make an effort
to determine; to establish
to exist, to pass an exam, to consist
“Ich bestehe die Prüfung.”
I pass the exam.
to train
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
to hear
“Ich höre Musik.”
I listen to music.
to use
to insure; to assure
to adjust; to hire
to forbid
“Ich verbiete das laute Spielen im Zimmer.”
I forbid the loud playing in the room.
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.