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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A2 — Letter Z

Achieving A2 German gives you the confidence to handle many everyday situations independently. Focus on consistent daily practice: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. With solid vocabulary knowledge, you’ll be well prepared for both the exam and real-life communication.

die Zahl — number
Example: Die Zahl der Teilnehmer ist groß.
English translation: The number of participants is large.

Tip: Feminine noun - numerical value
der Zahn — tooth
Example: Mir tut ein Zahn weh.
English translation: I have a toothache.

Tip: Masculine noun - part of the mouth
die Zeitschrift — magazine
Example: Ich lese eine Zeitschrift im Wartezimmer.
English translation: I'm reading a magazine in the waiting room.

Tip: Feminine noun - 'Zeit' (time) + 'Schrift' (writing)
das Zelt — tent
Example: Wir schlafen im Zelt.
English translation: We sleep in the tent.

Tip: Neuter noun - portable shelter
das Zentrum — center
Example: Das Geschäft liegt im Zentrum der Stadt.
English translation: The store is located in the center of the city.

Tip: Neuter noun - middle point or main area
der Zettel — note, slip of paper
Example: Ich schreibe die Nummer auf einen Zettel.
English translation: I'm writing the number on a slip of paper.

Tip: Masculine noun - small piece of paper for notes
das Zeugnis — report card, certificate
Example: Sie hat ein gutes Zeugnis bekommen.
English translation: She got a good report card.

Tip: Neuter noun - 'Zeug' (stuff) + 'nis' (suffix)
das Ziel — goal, destination
Example: Unser Ziel ist es, pünktlich anzukommen.
English translation: Our goal is to arrive on time.

Tip: Neuter noun - objective or final point
der Zirkus — circus
Example: Die Kinder gehen am Wochenende in den Zirkus.
English translation: The children are going to the circus on the weekend.

Tip: Masculine noun - alternative spelling of 'Circus'
die Zitrone — lemon
Example: Ich presse eine Zitrone in den Tee.
English translation: I squeeze a lemon into the tea.

Tip: Feminine noun - sour citrus fruit
der Zoo — zoo
Example: Wir besuchen am Sonntag den Zoo.
English translation: We're visiting the zoo on Sunday.

Tip: Masculine noun - short for 'Zoologischer Garten'
der Zucker — sugar
Example: Ich nehme keinen Zucker in den Kaffee.
English translation: I don't take sugar in my coffee.

Tip: Masculine noun - sweet substance

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