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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A2 — Letter A

The A2 German level builds on your basic knowledge and prepares you to handle everyday situations more confidently. At this stage, you should practice forming longer sentences and expressing simple opinions. Regular vocabulary review and short speaking exercises help you get ready for A2 exams like the Goethe-Zertifikat A2.

die Ahnung — idea, notion
Example: Ich habe keine Ahnung, wo er ist.
English translation: I have no idea where he is.

Tip: Often used in the phrase 'keine Ahnung' (no idea).
die Ampel — traffic light
Example: Die Ampel ist gerade auf Rot gesprungen.
English translation: The traffic light just turned red.

Tip: Remember it's feminine - 'die Ampel'.
die Angst — fear, anxiety
Example: Sie hat Angst vor Hunden.
English translation: She is afraid of dogs.

Tip: Used with 'haben' (to have) - 'Angst haben' means 'to be afraid'.
der Anzug — suit
Example: Er trägt einen dunklen Anzug zur Arbeit.
English translation: He wears a dark suit to work.

Tip: Masculine noun - remember 'der Anzug'.
die Apotheke — pharmacy
Example: Ich gehe zur Apotheke, um Medikamente zu holen.
English translation: I'm going to the pharmacy to get medication.

Tip: Feminine noun - 'die Apotheke'.
der Apparat — device, apparatus
Example: Dieser Apparat macht Kaffee und Tee.
English translation: This device makes coffee and tea.

Tip: Masculine noun - 'der Apparat'.
der Artikel — article
Example: Ich lese einen interessanten Artikel in der Zeitung.
English translation: I'm reading an interesting article in the newspaper.

Tip: Can mean both a written article and a grammatical article.
die Ausbildung — training, education
Example: Sie macht eine Ausbildung zur Krankenschwester.
English translation: She is training to become a nurse.

Tip: Feminine noun - 'die Ausbildung'.
die Ausstellung — exhibition
Example: Die Ausstellung im Museum war sehr interessant.
English translation: The exhibition in the museum was very interesting.

Tip: Feminine noun - often used for art exhibitions and fairs.

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