Vocabulary · Adjectives

German Adjectives List — A1 to C2 — Words 361–420

Continuing the list — words 361 to 420 of 1,690, still commonest first. Back to the start of the list.

1,690 entries
52 at A1
98 at A2
196 at B1

Each row links to the word's full entry — meanings, forms, examples and audio — on its own level page.

  1. gleichzeitig simultaneous, concurrent, coincident, concomitant adj B2
  2. angeblich alleged, pretended, reported adj B2
  3. eindeutig unambiguous, unequivocal, explicit, unique; clear, definite adj B2
  4. vernünftig reasonable, sensible adj B2
  5. begeistert enthusiastic, thrilled; delighted adj B2
  6. freiwillig voluntary adj B2
  7. fähig capable (having the general capability to); able (currently in the position to; most… adj B2
  8. verzweifelt desperate adj B2
  9. scheinbar apparent, seeming adj B2
  10. ungewöhnlich uncommon, unusual, unordinary adj B2
  11. notwendig necessary; essential; indispensable adj B2
  12. erschöpft exhausted; weary adj B2
  13. ordentlich tidy, orderly; honest, decent adj B2
  14. unangenehm unpleasant adj B2
  15. entschlossen determined, set, resolute adj B2
  16. verwickelt involved, embroiled; tangled adj B2
  17. tapfer brave, dauntless, hardy, tough (strong in the face of hardship, pain, danger) adj B2
  18. absichtlich intentional adj B2
  19. verschlossen locked; uncommunicative, withdrawn adj B2
  20. letztendlich eventual, ultimate adj B2
  21. gründlich thorough, in-depth adj B2
  22. eigenartig peculiar, characteristic; strange, odd adj B2
  23. üblich usual adj B2
  24. feige cowardly, yellow adj B2
  25. logisch logical adj B2
  26. engagiert committed, dedicated adj B2
  27. exakt exact adj B2
  28. anstrengend strenuous (requiring great exertion); exhausting adj B2
  29. unfassbar incomprehensible, inconceivable adj B2
  30. unwahrscheinlich unlikely, improbable; unbelievable, incredible adj B2
  31. nüchtern sober (not drunk; serious, not playful or passionate); on an empty stomach adj B2
  32. vorübergehend temporary adj B2
  33. aufrichtig candid, frank, sincere, genuine, honest adj B2
  34. neidisch envious, jealous adj B2
  35. zweifellos doubtless adj B2
  36. umgekehrt reverse adj B2
  37. angemessen appropriate, adequate, due, suitable, proper, fitting etc. adj B2
  38. überzeugend convincing adj B2
  39. erbärmlich pitiful, miserable, pathetic, wretched adj B2
  40. paranoid paranoid adj B2
  41. empfindlich sensitive, tender; serious, somewhat painful, significant, not ignorable, hefty adj B2
  42. außergewöhnlich exceptional, extraordinary adj B2
  43. wesentlich essential (concerning the essence or true nature of something); crucial, principal,… adj B2
  44. bescheiden modest, humble (of a person); limited, disappointing, little (of qualities, especially… adj B2
  45. allmählich gradual adj B2
  46. gelegentlich occasional adj B2
  47. elegant elegant adj B2
  48. sorgfältig careful, meticulous, thorough, diligent adj B2
  49. unerträglich unbearable, intolerable adj B2
  50. gemäß corresponding to; matching to adj B2
  51. betroffen shocked; affected, concerned adj B2
  52. misstrauisch distrustful, suspicious adj B2
  53. ursprünglich original, initial, first; original, authentic, genuine, unadulterated adj B2
  54. zerrissen torn, ripped (up) adj B2
  55. sensibel sensitive adj B2
  56. belegt documented; proven; attested; occupied, taken adj B2
  57. unerwartet unexpected adj B2
  58. entsprechend corresponding; adequate, appropriate adj B2
  59. überflüssig superfluous, extraneous, redundant, spare; dispensable adj B2
  60. bemerkenswert remarkable, noteworthy adj B2

Common questions

How many German adjectives should I know?

This list holds 1,690 adjectives graded A1 to C2. 150 of them fall in A1–A2, which is the set worth knowing cold before anything else.

Are the adjective forms included?

Yes — where the adjective forms them, the comparative and superlative are listed, including the irregular ones and the umlauted stems.

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