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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A1 — Letter J

Jumpstart your learning with German nouns starting with 'J'. Quizzing yourself frequently and making small challenges, such as writing short stories with new words, strengthens both vocabulary and article recall. Consistent practice will make memorizing German nouns faster and more enjoyable.

die Jacke — jacket
Example: Meine Jacke ist warm und blau.
English translation: My jacket is warm and blue.

Tip: Most clothing items ending in -e are feminine.
das Jahr — year
Example: Das Jahr hat zwölf Monate.
English translation: The year has twelve months.

Tip: Units of time are usually neuter.
der Januar — January
Example: Im Januar ist es kalt.
English translation: It is cold in January.

Tip: All months are masculine in German.
der Job — job
Example: Er sucht einen neuen Job.
English translation: He is looking for a new job.

Tip: Borrowed words for professions are often masculine.
der Juli — July
Example: Im Juli fahren wir in den Urlaub.
English translation: In July we go on vacation.

Tip: Months are masculine.
der Junge — boy
Example: Der Junge spielt Fußball.
English translation: The boy plays football.

Tip: Male persons take the article 'der'.
der Juni — June
Example: Im Juni blühen viele Blumen.
English translation: In June many flowers bloom.

Tip: Months are masculine.

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