German Professions Vocabulary Quiz for Beginners (A1-B1)

German Professions Vocabulary Quiz (A1 to B1)

Talking about professions and jobs is an important part of learning German. Whether you want to describe what you do, ask about someone’s career, or discuss your dream job, knowing words like der Lehrer, die Ärztin, and der Ingenieur is essential. This quiz tests your knowledge of common German profession vocabulary at the A1 to B1 level. You will practice both male and female job titles. After completing this quiz, explore our vocabulary quizzes or improve your grammar with our grammar quizzes.

Key Vocabulary for This Quiz

Review these selected profession terms before you start:

der Lehrer / die Lehrerin (teacher) – Meine Mutter ist Lehrerin. (My mother is a teacher.)
der Arzt / die Ärztin (doctor) – Der Arzt arbeitet im Krankenhaus. (The doctor works in the hospital.)
der Koch / die Köchin (cook/chef) – Die Köchin bereitet das Essen zu. (The chef prepares the food.)
der Ingenieur / die Ingenieurin (engineer) – Er ist Ingenieur bei einer großen Firma. (He is an engineer at a big company.)
der Verkäufer / die Verkäuferin (salesperson) – Die Verkäuferin hilft den Kunden. (The salesperson helps the customers.)
der Polizist / die Polizistin (police officer) – Der Polizist schützt die Menschen. (The police officer protects the people.)
der Rechtsanwalt / die Rechtsanwältin (lawyer) – Die Rechtsanwältin vertritt ihre Mandanten. (The lawyer represents her clients.)
der Mechaniker / die Mechanikerin (mechanic) – Der Mechaniker repariert Autos. (The mechanic repairs cars.)
der Journalist / die Journalistin (journalist) – Die Journalistin schreibt Artikel. (The journalist writes articles.)
der Bäcker / die Bäckerin (baker) – Der Bäcker backt frisches Brot. (The baker bakes fresh bread.)
der Friseur / die Friseurin (hairdresser) – Die Friseurin schneidet Haare. (The hairdresser cuts hair.)
der Schriftsteller / die Schriftstellerin (writer) – Der Schriftsteller hat einen Roman geschrieben. (The writer has written a novel.)

Find the complete vocabulary list with all profession terms at our German professions vocabulary article.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What professions vocabulary does this German quiz cover?

This quiz focuses on essential German profession vocabulary for A1 to B1 learners. You will practice both male and female job titles for common professions like teachers, doctors, engineers, and more.

Is there a complete list of German professions vocabulary?

Yes. You can find all profession terms with example sentences in our German professions vocabulary article. It covers many more jobs than this quiz.

How do I learn the gender of German profession nouns?

German profession nouns have specific patterns for male and female forms. Our Premium Article Trainer helps you understand the logic rules behind der, die, and das.

Are there quizzes for other German vocabulary topics?

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

Is this professions vocabulary quiz free?

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

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Nikolai Beiers (Niko) is a native German teacher with over 7 years of professional experience and the founder of howtostudygerman.com. He has published more than 100 grammar and vocabulary guides, created 80+ interactive quizzes, and written short stories for learners from A1 to C1. His work focuses on making German grammar and vocabulary easy to understand and practice through clear explanations and engaging learning materials.