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Vocabulary January 28, 2025 12 min read

The 100 Most Common German Words You Need to Know

Mastering these 100 words will give you 50% comprehension of daily German conversation.

Why These 100 Words Matter

The German language has over 5 million words, but you only need a fraction of them for daily fluency.

Top 10 Verbs

  • sein - to be
  • haben - to have
  • werden - to become
  • sagen - to say
  • machen - to do/make

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