Speaking accuracy improves faster when you train pronunciation with high-frequency words.
This list gives you a practical beginner German starting point.
20 basic German words to practice pronunciation
- hallo - hello
- tschuss - bye
- danke - thank you
- bitte - please/you are welcome
- ja - yes
- nein - no
- ich - I
- du - you
- er - he
- sie - she/they
- wir - we
- das essen - the food (n.)
- trinken - to drink
- das wasser - the water (n.)
- das haus - the house (n.)
- die arbeit - the work (f.)
- die familie - the family (f.)
- die zeit - the time (f.)
- heute - today
- morgen - tomorrow/morning
Common Words pairs every word with pronunciation support and examples for better retention.