Goethe-Zertifikat B1 - Vocabulary and Examination Guide

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers essential terminology, regional variations (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), and administrative exam language based on the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Wortliste.

Azubi

D specific term; an abbreviation for 'der/die Auszubildende', meaning an apprentice or trainee.

der Abwart

CH specific term; refers to a caretaker or custodian, referred to as 'Hausmeister' in Germany and Austria.

die Matura

Standard term used in Austria (A) and Switzerland (CH) for the high school graduation certificate, known as 'Abitur' in Germany.

das Billett

CH specific term; refers to a ticket (Fahrkarte), used for transportation or events.

d. h.

Abbreviation for 'das heißt', meaning 'that is' or 'i.e.'

Antwortbogen

An answer sheet on which candidates must mark or transfer their finalized solutions.

Durchsage

An announcement, typically heard over the radio or at a train station.

Hilfsmittel

Resources such as dictionaries or mobile phones, which are explicitly forbidden during the exam.

Modul

A specific part of the B1 exam, such as 'Hören' (Listening), which consists of four parts.

abbiegen

To turn, such as turning left at a crossroad.

abfahren

To depart, usually referring to a train leaving punctually.

der Abfall

Waste or trash; specifically 'Bioabfall' refers to organic waste.

abgeben

To deliver or turn in something, like a package or document.

abheben

To withdraw, often used in the context of taking money from a bank account.

ablehnen

To decline or reject an offer or request.

abnehmen

To lose weight or to remove something like a bandage.

der Absender

The sender of a letter or package who must be identified if the item is returned.

die Absicht

An intention; doing something 'mit Absicht' means doing it on purpose.

abwesend

Being absent or away until a specific date.

aktuell

A current or topical theme, such as environmental protection.

allerdings

A conjunction meaning 'however' or 'though', used to introduce a restriction.

anerkennen

To recognize or validate, such as the recognition of professional training.