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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A1 — Letter H

Highlight nouns starting with 'H' in your notebook or digital flashcards. Color-coding words by article (der, die, das) is a visual method that greatly improves retention. This approach helps you learn German articles naturally while expanding your vocabulary efficiently.

das Haar — hair
Example: Dein Haar ist sehr schön.
English translation: Your hair is very beautiful.

Tip: Body substances (Blut, Haar, Wasser) are neuter.
die Halbpension — half board
Example: Das Hotel bietet Halbpension an.
English translation: The hotel offers half board.

Tip: Most nouns ending in -ion are feminine.
die Halle — hall
Example: Wir warten in der großen Halle.
English translation: We are waiting in the big hall.

Tip: Nouns ending in -e are feminine.
die Haltestelle — bus stop
Example: Die Haltestelle ist gleich um die Ecke.
English translation: The bus stop is just around the corner.

Tip: Public place nouns ending in -e are often feminine.
die Hand — hand
Example: Er hebt die Hand.
English translation: He raises his hand.

Tip: Most body parts that come in pairs are feminine.
das Handy — mobile phone
Example: Mein Handy ist neu.
English translation: My mobile phone is new.

Tip: Most borrowed technical words ending in -y are neuter.
das Haus — house
Example: Mein Haus ist groß.
English translation: My house is big.

Tip: Buildings and structures often use 'das'.
die Hausaufgabe — homework
Example: Ich mache meine Hausaufgaben am Abend.
English translation: I do my homework in the evening.

Tip: Words ending in -e are often feminine.
die Hausfrau — housewife
Example: Die Hausfrau kocht und putzt.
English translation: The housewife cooks and cleans.

Tip: Compound words ending with a feminine noun take 'die'.
der Hausmann — househusband
Example: Der Hausmann kocht heute das Mittagessen.
English translation: The househusband cooks lunch today.

Tip: Compound words ending in a masculine noun take 'der'.
die Heimat — homeland / home country
Example: Ich liebe meine Heimat.
English translation: I love my homeland.

Tip: Abstract nouns ending in -t are often feminine.
der Herbst — autumn / fall
Example: Im Herbst fallen die Blätter.
English translation: In autumn the leaves fall.

Tip: Seasons are masculine in German.
der Herd — stove / cooker
Example: Der Herd ist neu.
English translation: The stove is new.

Tip: Appliances are often masculine or neuter; memorize article.
der Herr — Mr. / gentleman
Example: Guten Tag, Herr Müller!
English translation: Good day, Mr. Müller!

Tip: Titles for men are masculine.
die Hilfe — help
Example: Ich brauche Hilfe.
English translation: I need help.

Tip: Words ending in -e are usually feminine.
das Hobby — hobby
Example: Mein Hobby ist Musik.
English translation: My hobby is music.

Tip: English loanwords ending in -y are often neuter.
die Hochzeit — wedding
Example: Die Hochzeit war sehr schön.
English translation: The wedding was very beautiful.

Tip: Abstract nouns ending in -eit are always feminine.
das Hotel — hotel
Example: Das Hotel liegt am Meer.
English translation: The hotel is by the sea.

Tip: Many foreign words ending in -el are neuter.
der Hund — dog
Example: Der Hund bellt laut.
English translation: The dog barks loudly.

Tip: Animals are often masculine, but vary; learn with article.
der Hunger — hunger
Example: Ich habe Hunger.
English translation: I am hungry.

Tip: Abstract feelings like Hunger and Durst are masculine.
das Hähnchen — chicken (meat)
Example: Ich esse gern Hähnchen.
English translation: I like to eat chicken.

Tip: Diminutive forms ending in -chen are always neuter.

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