German A1 verbs you will use every day
A1 verbs power almost every sentence. Learn them inside short phrases — ich möchte, ich kann, ich habe — then review with Valinerio so conjugations stick to meaning.
Core A1 verb set
Master these before expanding into rarer verbs.
- sein / haben
- möchten / können / müssen
- gehen / kommen / fahren
- machen / brauchen / verstehen
- wohnen / arbeiten / lernen
Practice tip
Put the full mini-sentence on the card front when possible: “Ich möchte einen Termin.” Isolation drills alone create fragile knowledge.
Key phrases
| Phrase | Meaning | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ich bin … | I am … | sein |
| Ich habe … | I have … | haben |
| Ich möchte … | I would like … | möchten |
| Ich kann nicht … | I cannot … | können |
| Ich muss … | I must / have to … | müssen |
FAQ
- Should I memorise full conjugation tables at A1?
- Learn present tense for high-frequency verbs thoroughly. Full tables for rare verbs can wait — phrase cards beat empty charts.
Continue in this cluster
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- German A1 exercises that build recallGerman A1 exercises for vocabulary and phrases: retrieval practice, scenarios, and short drills on Valinerio.
- German A1 flashcards that fit a busy weekGerman A1 flashcards with spaced repetition. Build beginner vocabulary and phrases that stick — free to start on Valinerio.
Then open Valinerio and turn this page into daily flashcard training.