Daily Routines - A1-A2
Master German vocabulary for daily routines and everyday activities. This comprehensive list covers everything from waking up to going to bed.
Learn essential words for describing your daily schedule, morning routines, work activities, and evening habits in German.
From getting up in the morning to going to sleep at night, these words will help you talk about your daily life in German.
Word List
| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | aufstehen | to get up | Ich stehe um 7 Uhr auf. | I get up at 7 o'clock. |
| 2 | aufwachen | to wake up | Ich wache früh auf. | I wake up early. |
| 3 | sich duschen | to shower | Ich dusche mich jeden Morgen. | I shower every morning. |
| 4 | sich waschen | to wash | Ich wasche mich. | I wash myself. |
| 5 | sich anziehen | to get dressed | Ich ziehe mich an. | I get dressed. |
| 6 | frühstücken | to have breakfast | Ich frühstücke um 8 Uhr. | I have breakfast at 8 o'clock. |
| 7 | zur Arbeit gehen | to go to work | Ich gehe zur Arbeit. | I go to work. |
| 8 | arbeiten | to work | Ich arbeite von 9 bis 17 Uhr. | I work from 9 to 5. |
| 9 | zu Mittag essen | to have lunch | Ich esse zu Mittag. | I have lunch. |
| 10 | nach Hause kommen | to come home | Ich komme um 18 Uhr nach Hause. | I come home at 6 p.m. |
| 11 | kochen | to cook | Ich koche das Abendessen. | I cook dinner. |
| 12 | zu Abend essen | to have dinner | Wir essen um 19 Uhr zu Abend. | We have dinner at 7 p.m. |
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| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | fernsehen | to watch TV | Ich sehe gerne fern. | I like to watch TV. |
| 14 | lesen | to read | Ich lese vor dem Schlafengehen. | I read before going to sleep. |
| 15 | schlafen gehen | to go to bed | Ich gehe um 22 Uhr schlafen. | I go to bed at 10 p.m. |
| 16 | schlafen | to sleep | Ich schlafe 8 Stunden. | I sleep 8 hours. |
| 17 | die Zähne putzen | to brush teeth | Ich putze mir die Zähne. | I brush my teeth. |
| 18 | die Haare kämmen | to comb hair | Ich kämme mir die Haare. | I comb my hair. |
| 19 | einkaufen gehen | to go shopping | Ich gehe einkaufen. | I go shopping. |
| 20 | aufräumen | to tidy up | Ich räume das Zimmer auf. | I tidy up the room. |
| 21 | putzen | to clean | Ich putze die Wohnung. | I clean the apartment. |
| 22 | waschen | to wash | Ich wasche die Wäsche. | I wash the laundry. |
| 23 | sport treiben | to exercise | Ich treibe Sport. | I exercise. |
| 24 | spazieren gehen | to go for a walk | Ich gehe spazieren. | I go for a walk. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vocabulary is covered in this topic?
This page covers 24 essential German words for Daily Routines 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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