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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A2 — Letter B

Preparing for the A2 exam means expanding your vocabulary and improving your ability to understand short texts and conversations. Focus on common topics such as family, work, food, and daily routines. Consistent practice with example tests will help you feel more confident during the certification.

der Babysitter — babysitter
Example: Der Babysitter kommt heute Abend.
English translation: The babysitter is coming tonight.

Tip: Masculine noun, but can refer to any gender.
der Ball — ball
Example: Die Kinder spielen mit einem Ball im Garten.
English translation: The children are playing with a ball in the garden.

Tip: Masculine noun - 'der Ball'.
die Band — band, ribbon
Example: Sie bindet das Paket mit einer roten Band zu.
English translation: She ties the package with a red ribbon.

Tip: Can be feminine (ribbon) or neuter (music band) - check context.
der Basketball — basketball
Example: Er spielt jeden Samstag Basketball.
English translation: He plays basketball every Saturday.

Tip: Masculine noun - refers to both the sport and the ball.
die Baustelle — construction site
Example: Die Baustelle behindert den Verkehr.
English translation: The construction site is obstructing traffic.

Tip: Feminine noun - often seen with warning signs 'Achtung Baustelle!'
der Berg — mountain
Example: Wir fahren im Winter in die Berge.
English translation: We go to the mountains in winter.

Tip: Masculine noun - plural is 'Berge'
der Bescheid — information, decision
Example: Gib mir Bescheid, wenn du fertig bist.
English translation: Let me know when you're ready.

Tip: Commonly used in the phrase 'Bescheid geben/sagen' (to let someone know)
der Besuch — visit, visitor
Example: Wir haben heute Abend Besuch.
English translation: We have visitors tonight.

Tip: Masculine noun - can mean both the act of visiting and the visitor
die Bewerbung — application
Example: Sie schickt ihre Bewerbung an die Firma.
English translation: She sends her application to the company.

Tip: Feminine noun - related to job applications
die Bibliothek — library
Example: Ich leihe mir Bücher aus der Bibliothek aus.
English translation: I borrow books from the library.

Tip: Feminine noun - often shortened to 'Bib' in spoken German
das Blatt — leaf, sheet
Example: Ein Blatt fällt vom Baum.
English translation: A leaf falls from the tree.

Tip: Neuter noun - can mean both plant leaves and paper sheets
die Bluse — blouse
Example: Sie trägt eine weiße Bluse.
English translation: She is wearing a white blouse.

Tip: Feminine noun - typically refers to women's clothing
die Bohne — bean
Example: Ich esse gerne grüne Bohnen.
English translation: I like to eat green beans.

Tip: Feminine noun - plural is 'Bohnen'
die Brille — glasses
Example: Er braucht eine Brille zum Lesen.
English translation: He needs glasses for reading.

Tip: Always plural in meaning but singular in form - 'die Brille'
die Brücke — bridge
Example: Die Brücke über den Fluss ist sehr alt.
English translation: The bridge over the river is very old.

Tip: Feminine noun - 'die Brücke'
das Büro — office
Example: Mein Büro ist im dritten Stock.
English translation: My office is on the third floor.

Tip: Neuter noun - 'das Büro'

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