German A1 Verbs Quiz: Test & Practice Essential Words

Niko
Last updated: January 30, 2026

German Essential Verbs Quiz (A1)

Mastering essential German verbs is the foundation of learning the language. Whether you want to express actions, describe feelings, or talk about daily activities, knowing verbs like sein, haben, and machen is crucial. This quiz tests your knowledge of the most important German verbs at the A1 level. You will practice basic action words that you need for everyday conversation. After completing this quiz, explore our vocabulary quizzes or strengthen your grammar with our grammar quizzes.

Key Vocabulary for This Quiz

Review these selected essential verbs before you start:

sein (to be) – Ich bin Studentin. (I am a student.)
haben (to have) – Ich habe einen Bruder. (I have a brother.)
machen (to make / to do) – Was machst du heute? (What are you doing today?)
gehen (to go) – Ich gehe zur Schule. (I go to school.)
kommen (to come) – Wann kommst du? (When are you coming?)
essen (to eat) – Wir essen zusammen. (We eat together.)
trinken (to drink) – Ich trinke Wasser. (I drink water.)
sprechen (to speak) – Sie spricht Deutsch. (She speaks German.)
lernen (to learn) – Ich lerne Deutsch. (I learn German.)
verstehen (to understand) – Verstehst du das? (Do you understand that?)
können (can / to be able to) – Ich kann schwimmen. (I can swim.)
wollen (to want) – Ich will nach Hause gehen. (I want to go home.)

Find the complete verb list with all essential German verbs at our German essential verbs article.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What essential German verbs does this quiz cover?

This quiz focuses on the most important German verbs for A1 learners. You will practice basic verbs like sein, haben, machen, gehen, kommen, and other essential action words needed for everyday conversation.

Is there a complete list of essential German verbs?

Yes. You can find all essential verbs with example sentences in our German essential verbs article. It covers many more verbs than this quiz.

Do I need to conjugate verbs in this quiz?

No, this quiz focuses on translating verb infinitives between English and German. If you want to learn verb conjugation, check out our guide for German tenses.

Are there quizzes for other German vocabulary topics?

Yes. Visit our vocabulary quiz overview to find quizzes on topics like food, travel, family, hobbies, and daily life.

Is this essential verbs quiz free?

Yes, this quiz is completely free. You can practice as many times as you like until you feel confident with all the essential German verbs.

Niko

Nikolai Beiers (Niko) is a native German teacher with 8 years of professional experience and the founder of HowToStudyGerman.com. He has published 69 grammar articles, 57 vocabulary guides, created 90 interactive quizzes, and written 26 short stories for learners from A1 to C1. He is also the creator of the Article Trainer and the Adjective Endings eBook. His work focuses on making German grammar and vocabulary easy to understand and practice through clear explanations and engaging learning materials.