Daily Routine: German Words & Phrases
12 essential German words and expressions for "Daily Routine". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A1 level and relevant for "daily activities and common verbs".
"Daily Routine" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| aufstehen | /OWF-shtay-en/ | to get up | Ich stehe um 7 Uhr auf.I wake up at 7 o'clock. |
| frühstücken | /FRUE-shtue-ken/ | to have breakfast | Ich frühstücke um 8 Uhr.I have breakfast at 8 o'clock. |
| arbeiten | /AR-bye-ten/ | to work | Ich arbeite von 9 bis 5.I go to work. |
| schlafen | /SHLAH-fen/ | to sleep | Ich schlafe 8 Stunden.I work until 5 PM. |
| essen | /ES-sen/ | to eat | Ich esse zu Mittag.I come home at 6 PM. |
| trinken | /TRING-ken/ | to drink | Ich trinke morgens Kaffee.I cook dinner. |
| duschen | /DOO-shen/ | to shower | Ich dusche jeden Morgen.I go to sleep at 11 PM. |
| kochen | /KOKH-en/ | to cook | Ich koche das Abendessen.I take a shower in the morning. |
| lernen | /LAIR-nen/ | to study/learn | Ich lerne Deutsch.I brush my teeth. |
| gehen | /GAY-en/ | to go | Ich gehe zur Arbeit.I read a book in the evening. |
| lesen | /LAY-zen/ | to read | Ich lese ein Buch.I watch television. |
| fernsehen | /FAIRN-zay-en/ | to watch TV | Abends sehe ich fern.I learn German every day. |
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Which German words relate to "Daily Routine"?
Most useful: aufstehen, frühstücken, arbeiten and more — 12 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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