Adjectives (Descriptive Words) - A1-A2
Learn essential German adjectives (descriptive words) and their usage. Adjectives describe qualities, characteristics, and states.
German adjectives change their endings based on the gender, case, and number of the noun they describe. This is called adjective declension.
Master these adjectives to express opinions, describe people and things, and communicate more effectively in German.
Word List
| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | gut | good | Das ist gut. | That is good. |
| 2 | schlecht | bad | Das Wetter ist schlecht. | The weather is bad. |
| 3 | groß | big/large | Das Haus ist groß. | The house is big. |
| 4 | klein | small | Das Kind ist klein. | The child is small. |
| 5 | alt | old | Er ist alt. | He is old. |
| 6 | neu | new | Das ist neu. | That is new. |
| 7 | jung | young | Sie ist jung. | She is young. |
| 8 | schön | beautiful/pretty | Das ist schön. | That is beautiful. |
| 9 | hässlich | ugly | Das ist hässlich. | That is ugly. |
| 10 | schnell | fast | Er läuft schnell. | He runs fast. |
| 11 | langsam | slow | Er fährt langsam. | He drives slowly. |
| 12 | leicht | light/easy | Das ist leicht. | That is easy. |
Page 2
| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | schwer | heavy/difficult | Das ist schwer. | That is difficult. |
| 14 | warm | warm | Das Wasser ist warm. | The water is warm. |
| 15 | kalt | cold | Es ist kalt. | It is cold. |
| 16 | heiß | hot | Der Kaffee ist heiß. | The coffee is hot. |
| 17 | teuer | expensive | Das ist teuer. | That is expensive. |
| 18 | billig | cheap | Das ist billig. | That is cheap. |
| 19 | reich | rich | Er ist reich. | He is rich. |
| 20 | arm | poor | Sie ist arm. | She is poor. |
Related Exercises
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vocabulary is covered in this topic?
This page covers 20 essential German words for Adjectives (Descriptive Words) at A1-A2 level, including common terms and phrases you'll need in real-world situations.
How should I practice these words?
Practice by reading the example sentences, using the words in context, and completing the related exercises. Regular review is key to retention.
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