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Most Common German Words
Word lists ranked by frequency of use. Start with the top 100 and work your way up.
Top 100 Words
The 100 most frequently used German words
Top 250 Words
The 250 most frequently used German words
Top 500 Words
The 500 most frequently used German words
Top 1,000 Words
The 1,000 most frequently used German words
Top 2,000 Words
The 2,000 most frequently used German words
Top 5,000 Words
The 5,000 most frequently used German words
Top 10,000 Words
The 10,000 most frequently used German words
German Vocabulary by CEFR Level
Words organized by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages — from beginner (A1) to near-native (C2).
Basic phrases and everyday expressions
Words 1–500 by frequency
Common situations and routine tasks
Words 501–1,500 by frequency
Everyday topics and personal interests
Words 1,501–3,000 by frequency
Complex texts and fluent interaction
Words 3,001–5,000 by frequency
Demanding texts and implicit meaning
Words 5,001–7,500 by frequency
Near-native level with subtle nuances
Words 7,501–10,000 by frequency
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