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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A2 — Letter R

At A2 level, it’s helpful to learn words together with example sentences. This allows you to understand how the vocabulary fits into everyday communication. When preparing for the exam, try to mimic the types of texts and dialogues you will encounter.

das Rad — wheel, bicycle
Example: Das Rad meines Fahrrads ist kaputt.
English translation: The wheel of my bicycle is broken.

Tip: Neuter noun - can mean physical wheel or short for 'Fahrrad'
das Radio — radio
Example: Ich höre jeden Morgen Radio.
English translation: I listen to the radio every morning.

Tip: Neuter noun - can refer to the device or the medium
das Rathaus — town hall
Example: Das Rathaus befindet sich im Stadtzentrum.
English translation: The town hall is located in the city center.

Tip: Neuter noun - 'Rat' (council) + 'Haus' (house)
der Reifen — tire
Example: Der Reifen meines Autos ist platt.
English translation: The tire of my car is flat.

Tip: Masculine noun - vehicle tire
die Reihe — row, line, series
Example: Wir sitzen in der ersten Reihe im Kino.
English translation: We're sitting in the first row at the cinema.

Tip: Feminine noun - used for seating or sequence
die Reinigung — cleaning, dry cleaner's
Example: Ich bringe meinen Anzug zur Reinigung.
English translation: I'm taking my suit to the dry cleaner's.

Tip: Feminine noun - can mean the action or the place
der Rentner — retiree (male)
Example: Mein Großvater ist Rentner.
English translation: My grandfather is a retiree.

Tip: Masculine noun - person who has retired from work
die Rentnerin — retiree (female)
Example: Meine Nachbarin ist Rentnerin.
English translation: My neighbor is a retiree.

Tip: Feminine form of 'Rentner' - for female retirees
der Rest — remainder, rest
Example: Ich esse den Rest vom Mittagessen.
English translation: I'm eating the rest of the lunch.

Tip: Masculine noun - what remains after use
das Rezept — recipe, prescription
Example: Ich brauche ein Rezept für diese Medizin.
English translation: I need a prescription for this medicine.

Tip: Neuter noun - can be cooking recipe or medical prescription
das Rind — beef, cattle
Example: Rind ist meine Lieblingsfleischsorte.
English translation: Beef is my favorite type of meat.

Tip: Neuter noun - refers to both the animal and the meat
der Ring — ring
Example: Sie trägt einen goldenen Ring.
English translation: She wears a gold ring.

Tip: Masculine noun - jewelry or circular object
der Rock — skirt
Example: Sie trägt einen blauen Rock.
English translation: She is wearing a blue skirt.

Tip: Masculine noun - women's clothing item
die Rose — rose
Example: Er schenkt ihr rote Rosen.
English translation: He gives her red roses.

Tip: Feminine noun - flower
der Rucksack — backpack
Example: Ich packe meinen Rucksack für die Reise.
English translation: I'm packing my backpack for the trip.

Tip: Masculine noun - 'Rücken' (back) + 'Sack' (bag)
die Ruhe — quiet, peace, rest
Example: Ich brauche etwas Ruhe.
English translation: I need some quiet.

Tip: Feminine noun - often used in the phrase 'Ruhe bitte!' (Quiet please!)
der Rundgang — tour, walk around
Example: Wir machen einen Rundgang durch das Museum.
English translation: We're taking a tour through the museum.

Tip: Masculine noun - 'rund' (around) + 'Gang' (walk)
das Rätsel — puzzle, riddle
Example: Dieses Rätsel ist sehr schwer zu lösen.
English translation: This puzzle is very difficult to solve.

Tip: Neuter noun - brain teaser or mystery
der Rücken — back
Example: Mein Rücken tut weh vom vielen Sitzen.
English translation: My back hurts from all the sitting.

Tip: Masculine noun - part of the body

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