Daily Routine in German
"Daily Routine" is a German lesson for A1 level. Daily activities and common verbs. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Daily Routine"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
aufstehen Ich stehe um 7 Uhr auf. | /OWF-shtay-en/ | to get up I wake up at 7 o'clock. |
frühstücken Ich frühstücke um 8 Uhr. | /FRUE-shtue-ken/ | to have breakfast I have breakfast at 8 o'clock. |
arbeiten Ich arbeite von 9 bis 5. | /AR-bye-ten/ | to work I go to work. |
schlafen Ich schlafe 8 Stunden. | /SHLAH-fen/ | to sleep I work until 5 PM. |
essen Ich esse zu Mittag. | /ES-sen/ | to eat I come home at 6 PM. |
trinken Ich trinke morgens Kaffee. | /TRING-ken/ | to drink I cook dinner. |
duschen Ich dusche jeden Morgen. | /DOO-shen/ | to shower I go to sleep at 11 PM. |
kochen Ich koche das Abendessen. | /KOKH-en/ | to cook I take a shower in the morning. |
lernen Ich lerne Deutsch. | /LAIR-nen/ | to study/learn I brush my teeth. |
gehen Ich gehe zur Arbeit. | /GAY-en/ | to go I read a book in the evening. |
lesen Ich lese ein Buch. | /LAY-zen/ | to read I watch television. |
fernsehen Abends sehe ich fern. | /FAIRN-zay-en/ | to watch TV I learn German every day. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Daily Routine" in German?
Key words for "Daily Routine": aufstehen, frühstücken, arbeiten. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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