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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A2 — Letter G

As you progress through A2, you’ll encounter more descriptive and functional vocabulary. Memorizing expressions for shopping, appointments, and travel situations will be especially helpful. These skills are essential for real-life communication in German-speaking environments.

die Gabel — fork
Example: Kannst du mir bitte eine Gabel geben?
English translation: Can you please give me a fork?

Tip: Feminine noun - basic eating utensil
die Garage — garage
Example: Das Auto steht in der Garage.
English translation: The car is in the garage.

Tip: Feminine noun - pronounced with French 'g' sound
das Gegenteil — opposite
Example: Das Gegenteil von 'groß' ist 'klein'.
English translation: The opposite of 'big' is 'small'.

Tip: Neuter noun - 'gegen' (against) + 'Teil' (part)
das Gehalt — salary
Example: Er bekommt sein Gehalt am Ende des Monats.
English translation: He gets his salary at the end of the month.

Tip: Neuter noun - don't confuse with 'Inhalt' (content)
die Geldbörse — wallet, purse
Example: Ich habe meine Geldbörse zu Hause vergessen.
English translation: I forgot my wallet at home.

Tip: Feminine noun - 'Geld' (money) + 'Börse' (purse)
das Gericht — court, dish (food)
Example: Dieses Gericht schmeckt sehr gut.
English translation: This dish tastes very good.

Tip: Neuter noun - context determines if it's food or legal court
das Gerät — device, appliance
Example: Dieses Gerät hilft beim Kochen.
English translation: This device helps with cooking.

Tip: Neuter noun - used for tools and electronic devices
die Geschichte — history, story
Example: Die Geschichte des Landes ist sehr interessant.
English translation: The history of the country is very interesting.

Tip: Feminine noun - can mean both academic history and personal stories
das Geschirr — dishes, tableware
Example: Nach dem Essen wasche ich das Geschirr.
English translation: After eating I wash the dishes.

Tip: Neuter noun - refers to plates, cups, and cutlery together
die Gesundheit — health
Example: Gesundheit ist sehr wichtig.
English translation: Health is very important.

Tip: Feminine noun - also said when someone sneezes (like 'bless you')
das Gewitter — thunderstorm
Example: Das Gewitter kommt von Westen.
English translation: The thunderstorm is coming from the west.

Tip: Neuter noun - 'Gewitter' includes thunder and lightning
die Gitarre — guitar
Example: Mein Bruder spielt Gitarre.
English translation: My brother plays the guitar.

Tip: Feminine noun - musical instrument
die Grippe — flu
Example: Ich habe die Grippe und bleibe im Bett.
English translation: I have the flu and am staying in bed.

Tip: Feminine noun - more serious than 'Erkältung' (cold)

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