English words at level A1

1020 words that learners meet at A1, with a short meaning each. Levels follow the CEFR-J and Octanove profiles.

  1. suggestionnounVorschlag, SuggestionпредложениепропозиціяSomething suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)
  2. climbnounErhöhung, Anstieg, Zunahmeвосхождение, подъёмпідйом, зростанняAn act of climbing.
  3. dignounAusgrabung, Grabungраскопкипостріл, ядро, спробаAn archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.
  4. fevernounFieber, Temperaturerhöhungлихорадка, горячка, жарлихоманка, жар, гарячкаA higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.
  5. leafnounBlatt, Platte, Laubblattлист, листы, листьялистThe usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.
  6. dishnounGericht, Teller, Schüsselблюдо, тарелка, едастрава, тарілка, блюдоA vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
  7. scientistnounWissenschaftler, Wissenschaftlerin, Wissenschafterучёный, учёнаявчений, науковець, ученийOne whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.
  8. pollutionnounVerschmutzung, Umweltverschmutzung, VerunreinigungзагрязнениезабрудненняPhysical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc.
  9. cornnounKorn, Getreide, Hühneraugeзерно, мозольмозольAny cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region.
  10. posternounPoster, Affiche, Anschlagафиша, постер, плакатафіша, постер, плакатA picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.
  11. sheepnounSchafовечка, агнец, ягнёноквівцяA woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis.
  12. taxinounTaxi, TaxeтакситаксіA vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare.
  13. garbagenounMüll, Abfallмусор, хлам, отбросысміттяFood waste material of any kind.
  14. cinemanounKino, Filmtheater, Filmindustrieкино, кинематограф, кинотеатркіно, кінотеатр, кінематографA movie theatre, a movie house.
  15. grammarnounGrammatik, Sprachlehre, Sprachkunstграмматика, учебник по грамматикеграматикаA system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general.
  16. ratnounRatte, Ratz, Rättinкрысащур, пацюкAny of the numerous members of several rodent families that usually have short limbs, a pointy snout, a long, hairless tail, and a body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.
  17. auntnounTanteтётя, тётушкатітка, тьотя, тетаThe sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
  18. shynounAn act of throwing.
  19. sunshinenounSonnenscheinсолнце, солнечный светсонячне світлоThe direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
  20. classroomnounKlassenzimmer, Klassenraumкласс, классная, классная комнатаклас, класна кімнатаA room, often in a school, where classes take place.
  21. farmernounBauer, Landwirt, Farmerфермер, крестьянин, земледелецселянин, фермер, селянкаA person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock; anyone engaged in agriculture on a farm.
  22. saladnounSalatсалатсалат, салатаA food consisting principally of raw vegetables (especially greens, e.g. lettuce), other savoury ingredients (typically cooked), fruit, or confectionary; often involving two or more such ingredients mixed together, with larger items cut or torn into small pieces, and usually with a dressing or binding; usually served cold or at room temperature, as a dish or savoury sandwich filling.
  23. soupnounSuppeсуп, уха, юшкасуп, юшка, зупаAny of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food value, flavor, and texture.
  24. blanknounLücke, Leerzeichen, Rohlingпустое место, пробел, пропускпростір, космос, космічний простірA small French coin, originally of silver, afterwards of copper, worth 5 deniers; also a silver coin of Henry V current in the parts of France then held by the English, worth about 8 pence.
  25. cownounKuh, ChueкоровакороваAn adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.
  26. grandmothernounOma, Großmutter, Omiбабушка, баба, бабкабабуся, бабаA mother of someone's parent.
  27. hurrynounEileспешкапоспіхA rushed action.
  28. pignounSchwein, Sou, Wutzсвинья, боров, чушкасвиняAny of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
  29. zoonounZoo, Tiergarten, Tierparkзоопарк, зоологический сад, зверинецзоопаркA park where live animals are exhibited.
  30. homeworknounGeschlecht, Sex, Geschlechtsverkehrпол, секс, половой актстать, секс, статеві зносиниExercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.
  31. elevennounA cricket team of eleven players. Hence first eleven - the team of best cricket players (at a school), second eleven - the "B" team, etc.
  32. drumnounTrommel, Fassбарабан, бубен, бочкабарабанA percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
  33. grandmanounOma, Großmutter, Omiбабушка, баба, бабкабабуся, бабаGrandmother.
  34. potatonounKartoffel, Erdapfel, Erdbirneкартофель, картофелина, картохакартопля, бульба, картоплинаThe edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum.
  35. beenounWettbewerbби, бэ, толокатолока, клакаA flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
  36. cafenounA convenience store, originally one that sold coffee and similar basic items.
  37. jeansnounJeans-, Denim, Kattunджинс, джинсовая ткань, денимA pair of trousers made from denim cotton.
  38. cartoonnounKarikatur, Cartoonкарикатура, комикс, шаржкомікс, карикатура, шаржA humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings.
  39. fairynounGeist, Alb, Feeфея, волшебницафея, чарівницяA mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although typically depicted as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
  40. toothnounZahn, Sägezahnзуб, зубец, зубьязуб, зубецьA hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.
  41. bucketnounEimer, ein Eimer voll, Kübelведро, ведёрко, ковшвідро, ківшA container made of rigid material, often with a handle, used to carry liquids or small items.
  42. burgernounHamburgerгамбургер, котлетагамбургер, котлета, гамбурґерA hamburger.
  43. cookienounKeks, Plätzchen, CookieпеченьепечивоA small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.
  44. monkeynounAffe, ÄffinобезьянамавпаA member of the clade Simiiformes other than those in the clade Hominoidea containing apes, generally (but not universally) distinguished by small size, tails, and cheek pouches.
  45. dollnounPuppeкукла, пупсик, пупслялька, куклаA small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy.
  46. rabbitnounKaninchenкролик, крольчихакролик, кріль, трусьA mammal of most genera of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail. (Those of the larger kind are instead called hares)
  47. subwaynounU-Bahn, Metro, Unterführungметро, метрополитен, подземкаметро, підземний перехідAn underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.
  48. clothnounTuch, Stoff, Lappenткань, материя, форматканина, сукно, ганчіркаA fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes, woven fabric specifically.
  49. paragraphnounAbsatz, Paragraphпараграф, абзацабзац, параграфA passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic.
  50. dictionarynounWörterbuch, Wärterbüach, Läxikonсловарь, лексиконсловникA reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each term's meanings or senses, often also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information.
  51. shelfnounBord, Brett, Regalполка, шельфполицяA flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.
  52. musiciannounMusiker, Musikerin, Musikant m Musikantinмузыкант, музыканткамузикант, музиканткаA composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession.
  53. banananounBanane, Bananenstaudeбанан, банановый, банановое деревобананAn elongated curved tropical fruit of a banana plant, which grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.
  54. beannounBohne, Bohnenpflanzeбоб, фасоль, зерноквасоля, біб, фасоляAny plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.
  55. bicyclenounFahrrad, VeloвелосипедвелосипедA vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.
  56. headachenounKopfschmerzen, Kopfweh, Kopfschmerzголовная боль, неприятностьголовний більA pain or ache in the head.
  57. skirtnounRock, Saumюбка, пола, границаспідницяA separate article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower torso and part of the legs.
  58. lilynounLilieлилия, кринлілеяAny of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.
  59. pencilnounBleistift, Griffel, BuntstiftкарандашолівецьA writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper.
  60. hobbynounHobby, Steckenpferd, Baumfalkeхобби, увлечение, конёкзахоплення, хобіAn activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
  61. vegetablenounGemüseовощовочAny plant.
  62. butterflynounSchmetterling, Tagfalter, Summervogelбабочка, мотылёк, мотыльметеликA flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.
  63. airplanenounFlugzeugсамолётлітакA powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings: a fixed-wing aircraft with at least one engine or electric motor.
  64. hometownnounHeimat, Heimatortродной городрідне містоAn individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence.
  65. frognounFrosch, Strahl, Herzstückлягушка, стрелка, петляжабаAny of a class of small tailless amphibians of the order Anura that typically hop.
  66. mommynounMama, Mumie, Muttiмама, мумия, матушкамама, муміяMother.
  67. umbrellanounSchirm, Dach, Regenschirmзонтик, зонт, куполпарасолькаA cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
  68. surfnounBrandungприбойприбій, бурунWaves that break on an ocean shoreline.
  69. tomatonounTomate, Paradeiser, Tomatenpflanzeпомидор, томаттомат, помідорA widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.
  70. volleyballnounVolleyballволейбол, волейбольный мячволейбол, волейбольний м’яч, м’яч до відбиванкиA game played on a rectangular court between two teams of two to six players which involves striking a ball back and forth over a net.
  71. rulernounHerrscher, Lineal, Herrscherinлинейка, государь, правительволодар, лінійка, правительA (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
  72. pardonnounVergebung, Verzeihung, Begnadigungпрощение, помилованиевибачення, прощення, пробаченняForgiveness for an offence.
  73. ribbonnounBand, Farbbandлента, бант, бантикстрічкаA long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
  74. sofanounSofa, Couchдиван, канапе, софадиван, канапа, софаA raised area of a building's floor, usually covered with carpeting, used for sitting.
  75. grandpanounOpa, Großvater, Grossvaterдед, дедушка, дедулядід, дідусьGrandfather.
  76. picnicnounPicknick, Kinderspielпикник, приятное времяпрепровождениепікнікAn informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.
  77. sailornounSeemann, Matrose, Matrosinморяк, матрос, мореплавательматрос, моряк, мореплавецьA person who sails; one whose occupation is sailing or navigating ships or other waterborne craft.
  78. supermarketnounSupermarktсупермаркет, магазин, универмагсупермаркетA large self-service store that sells groceries and, usually, medications, household goods, and/or clothing.
  79. jewellerynounSchmuckукрашения, драгоценности, ювелирные изделияприкраси, ювелірні вироби, ювелірні прикрасиCollectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.
  80. notebooknounNotizbuch, Notizblock, Notizheftтетрадь, блокнот, записная книжказошит, блокнот, нотатникA book (physical or digital) in which notes or memoranda are written.
  81. nationalitynounNationalitätнарод, гражданство, племянарод, громадянство, націяLegal membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise.
  82. grapenounTraube, Weintraube, Weinbeereвиноград, виноградинавиноградA small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on female vines of most species of genus Vitis and the self-fertile plants of species Vitis vinifera.
  83. haircutnounHaarschnitt, Haareschneiden, SchuldenschnittстрижкастрижкаThe act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.
  84. neighbournounNachbar, Nächste, Nachbarinсосед, соседка, ближнийсусіда, сусід, сусідкаA person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.
  85. yogurtnounJoghurtйогурт, простоквашайогурт, йоґурт, юґуртA milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.
  86. waiternounKellner, Kellnerin, Wartendeофициант, официантка, ожидающийофіціант, офіціантка, кельнерA male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.
  87. waitressnounKellnerinофицианткаофіціантка, кельнеркаA female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar.
  88. kitenounDrachen, Milan, Kiteзмей, коршунповітряний змій, змій, літунA bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.
  89. vasenounVaseвазавазаAn upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.
  90. interviewernounInterviewer, Interviewerin, Befragerинтервьюер, опрашивающийінтерв'юер, інтерв'юерка, інтерв'юєрOne who interviews.
  91. foreignernounAusländer, Ausländerinиностранец, иностранка, чужеземеціноземець, чужоземець, іноземкаA person from a foreign country.
  92. biscuitnounKeksпеченье, бисквит, галетапечиво, бісквітA small, flat, baked good which is either hard and crisp or else soft but firm; a cookie.
  93. hamburgernounHamburgerгамбургер, котлетагамбургер, котлета, гамбурґерA hot sandwich consisting of a patty of cooked ground beef or a meat substitute, in a sliced bun, usually also containing salad vegetables, condiments, or both.
  94. bookstorenounBuchhandlung, Buchladenкнижный магазинкнижковий магазин, книгарняA store where books are bought and sold.
  95. apronnounSchürze, Vorfeld, Proszeniumфартук, передникфартухAn article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills; also historically worn by Freemasons and as part of women's fashion.
  96. classmatenounMitschüler, Mitschülerin, Klassenkameradinодноклассник, одноклассница, однокурсникоднокласниця, однокласникA student who is in the same class at school.
  97. aeroplanenounFlugzeugсамолётлітакSynonym of airplane. A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.
  98. underlinenounUnterstrich, UnterstreichungподчёркиваниепідкресленняA line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or (in electronic documents) that it acts as a hyperlink.
  99. grandparentnounGroßeltern, Großelternteilбабушка, дед, дедушкаThe parent of someone's parent.
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