01
Hallo
InterjectionXin chào
Hallo, ich heiße Mai.
Hello, my name is Mai.
Friendly and common in everyday situations.
A1 German vocabulary
10 basic German words beginners should learn first
Start with words that appear constantly in greetings, short conversations, and A1 sentences. Each word includes Vietnamese meaning, a short example, and a link to deeper dictionary lookup.
This page is the starting point for BlauBerry's vocabulary content hub. After the Top 10, the same structure can expand into family, housing, food, work, and Goethe exam vocabulary clusters.
A1 word hub
Top 10
Top 10 German words to learn first
The list prioritizes short, high-frequency words that can be used immediately. Each word links into the dictionary for pronunciation, examples, and grammar data when available.
02
Danke
InterjectionCảm ơn
Danke für deine Hilfe.
Thank you for your help.
Use vielen Dank when you want to sound a little more polite.
03
Bitte
InterjectionLàm ơn / không có gì
Ein Wasser, bitte.
One water, please.
Useful for requests, offers, and replying to thanks.
04
Ja
Answer particleCó / vâng
Ja, ich lerne Deutsch.
Yes, I am learning German.
A short response word for basic conversations.
05
Nein
Answer particleKhông
Nein, ich komme nicht aus Berlin.
No, I do not come from Berlin.
Often appears with nicht or kein for clear negation.
06
ich
PronounTôi
Ich wohne in Hanoi.
I live in Hanoi.
Capitalized at the start of a sentence, lowercase elsewhere.
07
du
PronounBạn / cậu
Woher kommst du?
Where do you come from?
Informal. Use Sie in formal situations.
08
sein
VerbLà / thì / ở
Ich bin Studentin.
I am a student.
A key irregular verb: ich bin, du bist, er ist.
09
haben
VerbCó
Ich habe eine Frage.
I have a question.
Also an important auxiliary verb for Perfekt later.
10
lernen
VerbHọc
Wir lernen Deutsch mit BlauBerry.
We are learning German with BlauBerry.
A regular verb that is useful for A1 conjugation practice.
After the Top 10, learn by topic cluster
Once the first words are familiar, group vocabulary by meaningful topics. This is also the structure BlauBerry can expand with future content.
Family
Words for introducing relatives and basic relationships.
die Mutterder Vaterdas Kinddie Schwester
View in dictionaryHousing
Words for rooms, renting, moving, and common objects.
die Wohnungdas Zimmerdie Mieteumziehen
View in dictionaryFood
Words you can use in cafes, supermarkets, and daily chats.
das Wasserder Kaffeeessenbezahlen
View in dictionaryGoethe A1
Words common in forms, introductions, and appointments.
der Namedie Adresseder Terminankreuzen
View in dictionaryHow to use this list
Each word in the Top 10 should be an entry point into the dictionary, not the end of the learning flow.
Look up the word deeply
Open the dictionary entry for each word. If a word has several meanings, start with the meaning used in the A1 example.
Rewrite the example
After reading the example, change the name, place, or object so the sentence becomes yours.
Expand by topic
After the Top 10, continue with topic groups instead of alphabetical lists. This keeps new words connected to real context.
German vocabulary FAQ
Are these 10 words enough for German conversation?
No, but they are a strong foundation. They help you start greetings, short responses, and your first A1 sentences.
Should I learn German vocabulary from long lists?
Not at the start. Learn a small group, read examples, open the dictionary, then expand by topic.
When should I learn der, die, das?
From the first noun. The article is part of the word and affects cases and adjective endings later.
Want to go deeper on each word?
Open BlauBerry Dictionary for Vietnamese meaning, examples, pronunciation, noun gender, and usage context.
