German vocabulary: Work & School
15 German words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the German words you'll actually use for work & school — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Lena. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
At Work
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Arbeit | Work / Job |
| Büro | Office |
| Kollege | Colleague |
| Chef | Boss |
| Freier Tag | Day off |
| Gehalt | Salary |
| Besprechung | Meeting |
| Zeitplan | Schedule |
At School
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Unterricht | Lesson |
| Lehrer | Teacher (male) |
| Lehrerin | Teacher (female) |
| Schüler | Student |
| Prüfungen | Exams |
| Heft | Notebook |
| Stift | Pen |
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