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Welcome to your German language adventure! Learning a new language is an exciting journey of discovery, and memorizing vocabulary is a huge part of it. This guide uses a powerful and fun technique called mnemonic associations to help you lock new words into your memory. By creating silly or memorable stories, we'll connect the sound of a German word to its meaning, making it much easier to recall. Let's begin building your vocabulary, one story at a time! Each "card" below i

Learning German starts with the right vocabulary. If you are at CEFR level A1 , it is important to focus on simple, high-frequency German nouns that you can use in everyday situations. In this article, you will find 40 of the most useful German nouns for beginners , each with clear example sentences and English translations . This vocabulary list is perfect for German beginners , A1 learners , and students preparing for Goethe or TELC A1 exams . 1. der Mann — the man DE: De

✅ Core Meaning haben  = to have Functions: Main verb  → expresses possession or necessity. Ich habe Hunger.  ( I am hungry.  Literally: I have hunger.) Auxiliary verb  → forms Perfekt  and other compound tenses. Ich habe gearbeitet.  ( I have worked. ) ✅ Conjugation Overview Person Present Past (Präteritum) ich habe hatte werde haben du hast hattest wirst haben er/sie/es hat hatte wird haben wir haben hatten werden haben ihr habt hattet werdet haben sie/Sie haben hatten werde

At the A1 level of German, one of the first verbs you’ll encounter is “sein”  (to be). This verb is irregular, which means it doesn’t follow the standard conjugation rules. It’s essential for forming basic sentences, introducing yourself, and describing states or locations. Without “sein,” you can’t say who you are or where you are! Why “sein” is important Used in introductions : Ich bin John  – I am John. Used for descriptions : Das ist ein Haus  – That is a house. Used for