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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A1 — Letter B

Boost your German word knowledge with nouns starting with 'B'. Associating each word with an image or a simple story can make memorization much easier. This method helps you retain not only the meaning but also the correct article, building a strong foundation for German grammar.

die Bahn — train
Example: Die Bahn kommt pünktlich.
English translation: The train arrives on time.

Tip: Transport nouns ending in -bahn are feminine.
der Bahnhof — train station
Example: Der Bahnhof ist groß.
English translation: The train station is big.

Tip: Compound nouns take the gender of the last part — 'der Hof'.
der Balkon — balcony
Example: Der Balkon ist sonnig.
English translation: The balcony is sunny.

Tip: Foreign-origin words ending in -on are usually masculine.
die Banane — banana
Example: Die Banane ist gelb.
English translation: The banana is yellow.

Tip: Most fruit names ending in -e are feminine.
die Bank — bank
Example: Die Bank ist geschlossen.
English translation: The bank is closed.

Tip: Many institutions ending in -k are feminine.
der Bauch — belly
Example: Mein Bauch tut weh.
English translation: My belly hurts.

Tip: Body parts in singular are often masculine.
der Baum — tree
Example: Der Baum ist hoch.
English translation: The tree is tall.

Tip: Most trees are masculine in German.
das Bein — leg
Example: Mein Bein tut weh.
English translation: My leg hurts.

Tip: Body parts that come in pairs are often neuter.
das Beispiel — example
Example: Zum Beispiel Deutsch lernen.
English translation: For example, learning German.

Tip: Words ending in -spiel are usually neuter.
der Beruf — profession
Example: Mein Beruf ist Lehrer.
English translation: My profession is teacher.

Tip: Occupations and roles are usually masculine for male forms.
das Bett — bed
Example: Das Bett ist bequem.
English translation: The bed is comfortable.

Tip: Household objects are often neuter.
das Bier — beer
Example: Das Bier ist kalt.
English translation: The beer is cold.

Tip: Most alcoholic drinks are neuter, except 'der Wein'.
das Bild — picture
Example: Das Bild hängt an der Wand.
English translation: The picture hangs on the wall.

Tip: Nouns ending in -bild are usually neuter.
die Birne — pear
Example: Die Birne ist süß.
English translation: The pear is sweet.

Tip: Most fruit names ending in -e are feminine.
die Bitte — request
Example: Eine Bitte habe ich noch.
English translation: I have one more request.

Tip: Most nouns ending in -e are feminine.
der Bleistift — pencil
Example: Der Bleistift ist spitz.
English translation: The pencil is sharp.

Tip: Tools and instruments are often masculine.
der Blick — look
Example: Er warf einen Blick auf die Uhr.
English translation: He glanced at the clock.

Tip: Nouns derived from verbs without endings are often masculine.
die Blume — flower
Example: Die Blume ist schön.
English translation: The flower is beautiful.

Tip: Most flowers are feminine in German.
der Bogen — sheet
Example: Ein Bogen Papier, bitte.
English translation: A sheet of paper, please.

Tip: Nouns ending in -en are usually masculine.
der Brief — letter
Example: Der Brief ist von meiner Mutter.
English translation: The letter is from my mother.

Tip: Means of communication are often masculine.
die Briefmarke — stamp
Example: Ich brauche eine Briefmarkе.
English translation: I need a stamp.

Tip: Nouns ending in -e are often feminine.
das Brot — bread
Example: Das Brot ist frisch.
English translation: The bread is fresh.

Tip: Most food nouns without endings are neuter.
der Bruder — brother
Example: Mein Bruder ist älter.
English translation: My brother is older.

Tip: Male family members use 'der'.
das Brötchen — bread roll
Example: Das Brötchen ist warm.
English translation: The bread roll is warm.

Tip: Diminutives ending in -chen are always neuter.
das Buch — book
Example: Das Buch ist interessant.
English translation: The book is interesting.

Tip: Most general objects and tools are neuter.
der Buchstabe — letter (alphabet)
Example: Das Wort hat fünf Buchstaben.
English translation: The word has five letters.

Tip: Male person or inanimate concepts without endings are often masculine.
der Bus — bus
Example: Der Bus kommt pünktlich.
English translation: The bus arrives on time.

Tip: Vehicles and machines are usually masculine.
die Butter — butter
Example: Die Butter ist weich.
English translation: The butter is soft.

Tip: Food products ending in -er are often feminine.
die Bäckerei — bakery
Example: Die Bäckerei öffnet um sieben Uhr.
English translation: The bakery opens at seven o’clock.

Tip: All nouns ending in -ei are feminine.
das Baby — baby
Example: Das Baby schläft ruhig.
English translation: The baby is sleeping peacefully.

Tip: Words borrowed from English are often neuter.
das Bad — bathroom
Example: Das Bad ist neben dem Schlafzimmer.
English translation: The bathroom is next to the bedroom.

Tip: Rooms and areas in a house are often 'das'.
der Bahnsteig — platform
Example: Der Zug fährt von Bahnsteig 3 ab.
English translation: The train departs from platform 3.

Tip: Compound nouns with -steig (step) are usually masculine.

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