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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A1 — Letter K

Keep your German vocabulary growing with nouns starting with 'K'. Try linking words to familiar objects or actions to remember their meanings and articles. Using these nouns in everyday sentences will make learning practical and long-lasting.

der Kaffee — coffee
Example: Der Kaffee ist heiß.
English translation: The coffee is hot.

Tip: Drinks ending in -ee are usually masculine in German.
die Karte — card
Example: Ich habe eine neue Karte.
English translation: I have a new card.

Tip: Words ending in -e are often feminine.
das Kind — child
Example: Das Kind spielt im Garten.
English translation: The child plays in the garden.

Tip: Most diminutives and young beings are neuter (das).
der Kuchen — cake
Example: Der Kuchen schmeckt gut.
English translation: The cake tastes good.

Tip: Many nouns for foods ending in -en are masculine.
die Kartoffel — potato
Example: Ich esse gern Kartoffeln mit Butter.
English translation: I like to eat potatoes with butter.

Tip: Most vegetables are feminine.
die Kasse — cash register / checkout
Example: Sie bezahlt an der Kasse.
English translation: She pays at the checkout.

Tip: Nouns ending in -e are often feminine.
das Kilo — kilo
Example: Ein Kilo Äpfel, bitte.
English translation: One kilo of apples, please.

Tip: Abbreviations and units of measure are neuter.
das Kilogramm — kilogram
Example: Ein Kilogramm Zucker kostet zwei Euro.
English translation: A kilogram of sugar costs two euros.

Tip: Units of measure are neuter.
der Kilometer — kilometer
Example: Es sind nur drei Kilometer bis zur Stadt.
English translation: It’s only three kilometers to the city.

Tip: Measurement nouns ending in -er are masculine.
der Kindergarten — kindergarten
Example: Mein Sohn geht in den Kindergarten.
English translation: My son goes to kindergarten.

Tip: Institutions with -garten are masculine.
das Kino — cinema
Example: Wir gehen heute ins Kino.
English translation: We are going to the cinema today.

Tip: Most places ending in -o are neuter.
der Kiosk — kiosk
Example: Ich kaufe eine Zeitung am Kiosk.
English translation: I buy a newspaper at the kiosk.

Tip: Small shops or stands are often masculine.
die Klasse — class
Example: Unsere Klasse ist groß.
English translation: Our class is large.

Tip: Words ending in -e are generally feminine.
die Kleidung — clothing
Example: Ich brauche neue Kleidung.
English translation: I need new clothes.

Tip: Nouns ending in -ung are always feminine.
der Koffer — suitcase
Example: Mein Koffer ist schwer.
English translation: My suitcase is heavy.

Tip: Travel items like Koffer are often masculine.
der Kollege — colleague (male)
Example: Mein Kollege ist sehr freundlich.
English translation: My colleague is very friendly.

Tip: Masculine nouns ending in -e often refer to male persons.
das Konto — account
Example: Ich habe ein Konto bei der Bank.
English translation: I have an account at the bank.

Tip: Many financial or technical terms are neuter.
der Kopf — head
Example: Ich habe Kopfschmerzen.
English translation: I have a headache.

Tip: Body parts are usually masculine.
die Kreditkarte — credit card
Example: Ich bezahle mit Kreditkarte.
English translation: I pay by credit card.

Tip: Compound nouns ending with a feminine noun use 'die'.
der Kugelschreiber — pen / ballpoint pen
Example: Ich schreibe mit einem Kugelschreiber.
English translation: I write with a pen.

Tip: Instruments ending in -er are usually masculine.
der Kunde — customer (male)
Example: Der Kunde bezahlt an der Kasse.
English translation: The customer pays at the checkout.

Tip: Masculine nouns ending in -e often denote male people.
die Kundin — customer (female)
Example: Die Kundin möchte zahlen.
English translation: The customer wants to pay.

Tip: Female forms usually end in -in and take 'die'.
der Kurs — course / class
Example: Ich besuche einen Deutschkurs.
English translation: I attend a German course.

Tip: Educational activities often use masculine 'der'.
die Küche — kitchen
Example: Die Küche ist groß und hell.
English translation: The kitchen is large and bright.

Tip: Words ending in -e are typically feminine.
der Kühlschrank — refrigerator
Example: Der Kühlschrank ist leer.
English translation: The refrigerator is empty.

Tip: Appliances often use masculine 'der'.

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