German vocabulary: Verbs & Actions
18 German words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the German words you'll actually use for verbs & actions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Lena. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Verbs
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ich will | I want |
| Ich kann | I can |
| Ich weiß | I know |
| Ich sehe | I see |
| Ich höre | I hear |
| Ich spreche | I speak |
| Ich esse | I eat |
| Ich trinke | I drink |
| Ich gehe | I go |
| Ich mache | I do / I make |
Daily Actions
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ich wache auf | I wake up |
| Ich schlafe | I sleep |
| Ich arbeite | I work |
| Ich lese | I read |
| Ich schreibe | I write |
| Ich koche | I cook |
| Ich fahre | I drive |
| Ich spiele | I play |
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