Top 10,000 Most Common German Words
The 10,000 most frequently used words in German, ranked by how often they appear in everyday use. Master these words to understand real German conversations, books, and media.
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| # | Word |
|---|---|
| 1 | ich |
| 2 | sie |
| 3 | das |
| 4 | ist |
| 5 | du |
| 6 | nicht |
| 7 | die |
| 8 | es |
| 9 | und |
| 10 | der |
| 11 | wir |
| 12 | was |
| 13 | zu |
| 14 | er |
| 15 | ein |
| 16 | in |
| 17 | ja |
| 18 | mir |
| 19 | mit |
| 20 | wie |
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