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What are the most common German nouns for beginners

Learn Essential German Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level: What are the most common German nouns for beginners
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The most common German nouns for beginners include both everyday objects and people, categorized by their gender, which is essential to learn in German. Here are some of the most common ones:

Masculine (der):

  • der Mann (the man)
  • der Junge (the boy)
  • der Sohn (the son)
  • der Tisch (the table)
  • der Lehrer (the teacher)
  • der Hund (the dog)
  • der Apfel (the apple)
  • der Bahnhof (the train station)
  • der Bus (the bus)

Feminine (die):

  • die Frau (the woman/the wife)
  • die Tochter (the daughter)
  • die Mutter (the mother)
  • die Schule (the school)
  • die Straße (the street)
  • die Katze (the cat)
  • die Kuh (the cow)
  • die Banane (the banana)

Neuter (das):

  • das Mädchen (the girl)
  • das Auto (the car)
  • das Restaurant (the restaurant)
  • das Hotel (the hotel)
  • das Wasser (the water)
  • das Essen (the food)
  • das Frühstück (the breakfast)

Knowing the article (der/die/das) is important as it affects how the noun is used in sentences. These nouns are great for beginners to build a solid foundational vocabulary in German.

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