German A2 vocabulary · 10 words
German A2 Vocabulary for Moving to Germany
Your first weeks in Germany are full of forms and offices: the Anmeldung, the Ausländerbehörde, the bank, the landlord. These are the words you'll see on every letter and form, from das Visum and der Antrag to die Kaution and die Nebenkosten.
Every word has its English and Hindi meaning, an example sentence and audio, so you can read your own letters with more confidence.
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“In den ersten zwei Wochen muss man sich in der Stadt anmelden.”
You have to register with the town within the first two weeks.
- Perfekt
- hat angemeldet
- Type
- separable verb
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The word list with examples
Each word with its English and Hindi meaning and one example sentence.
- anmeldenPerfekt: hat angemeldet
to register · पंजीकरण करना
In den ersten zwei Wochen muss man sich in der Stadt anmelden.You have to register with the town within the first two weeks.
- die AufenthaltserlaubnisPl. Aufenthaltserlaubnisse
residence permit · निवास परमिट
Mohan wartet noch auf seine Aufenthaltserlaubnis.Mohan is still waiting for his residence permit.
- die AusländerbehördePl. Ausländerbehörden
immigration office · विदेशी नागरिक कार्यालय
Ich habe morgen einen Termin bei der Ausländerbehörde.I have an appointment at the immigration office tomorrow.
- der IntegrationskursPl. Integrationskurse
integration course · इंटीग्रेशन कोर्स
Im Integrationskurs lernt man Deutsch und viel über Deutschland.In the integration course you learn German and a lot about Germany.
- die KrankenversicherungPl. Krankenversicherungen
health insurance · स्वास्थ्य बीमा
In Deutschland braucht jeder eine Krankenversicherung.In Germany everyone needs health insurance.
- der ReisepassPl. Reisepässe
passport · पासपोर्ट
Mein Reisepass ist nur noch ein Jahr gültig.My passport is only valid for one more year.
- die SteuerPl. Steuern
tax · कर, टैक्स
In Deutschland zahlt man hohe Steuern.In Germany you pay high taxes.
- die KautionPl. Kautionen
(rental) deposit · ज़मानत राशि
Die Kaution für die Wohnung ist drei Monatsmieten.The deposit for the flat is three months' rent.
- die Nebenkosten
additional costs (utilities) · अतिरिक्त ख़र्च (बिजली, पानी आदि)
Die Nebenkosten sind nicht in der Miete enthalten.The utility costs are not included in the rent.
- die Wohnungssuche
flat hunting · घर ढूँढना
Die Wohnungssuche in Berlin dauert oft lange.Flat hunting in Berlin often takes a long time.
How to learn these words
- Keep this list open when you fill in a form. Antrag, unterschreiben, Anmeldung and Versicherung appear again and again.
- Learn the verb and the noun together: anmelden and die Anmeldung, beantragen and der Antrag.
- Check the rental words before you sign: Miete, Kaution and Nebenkosten decide what you really pay each month.
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Live online classes from A1 to C1. At A2 you practise exactly these situations: the landlord, the doctor's appointment and everyday paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
The Anmeldung is the registration of your address at the local office (Bürgeramt), usually within two weeks of moving in. You need it for a bank account, a tax ID and many other steps.
Words like das Visum, die Aufenthaltserlaubnis, der Antrag, beantragen, der Reisepass and unterschreiben. They're all in the deck on this page with English and Hindi meanings.
Nebenkosten are the extra costs on top of the basic rent, such as heating, water and rubbish collection. A flat advert may show the rent without them (Kaltmiete) or with them (Warmmiete).