WorksheetsGerman Vocabulary: Leisure Activities, Instruments, and Media
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which German phrase means “to collect stamps”?
Plüschtiere sammeln
Briefmarken sammeln
Freunde treffen
Zeit mit dem besten Freund verbringen
Select the German for “to play computer games.”
Computerspiele spielen
Karten spielen
am Computer spielen
im Internet surfen
What is the best German translation for “to surf on the internet”?
im Internet chatten
im Internet surfen
am Wochenende Videos gucken
mit Freunden reden
Choose the correct German for “to watch TV in the evening.”
Bücher lesen
Radio hören
Filme sehen
abends fernsehen
Which option correctly translates “to spend time with your best friend” into German?
mit Freunden reden
in die Stadt gehen
Freunde treffen
Zeit mit dem besten Freund verbringen
Pick the German phrase meaning “to play chess.”
Schach spielen
Karten spielen
Basketball spielen
Fußball spielen
Identify the German adjective for “sporty.”
faul
abenteuerlustig
sportlich
musikalisch
What is the German noun for “flute”?
die Blockflöte
die Klarinette
die Flöte
das Saxofon
Which German phrase means “I don’t play an instrument.”
Ich interessiere mich für viele Musikrichtungen.
Ich spiele kein Instrument.
Ich lese oft Taschenbücher.
Ich höre lieber ...
Which German term translates to “printed book”?
das Buch
das gedruckte Buch
das Taschenbuch
das E-Book
What is the German word for “biography”?
die Komödie(n)
die Biografie(n)
der Comic(s)
der Thriller(-)
Select the best translation for “detective / crime story.”
der Krimi(s)
die Horrorgeschichte(n)
der Fantasyroman(e)
die Liebesgeschichte(n)
Pick the German phrase meaning “I often / never read paperbacks …”.
Ich interessiere mich für viele Musikrichtungen.
Ich höre (nicht) gern ...
Ich lese (oft / nie) Taschenbücher ...
Ich höre lieber ...
Choose the correct German for “on my tablet / e-reader.”
auf meinem Tablet / E-Reader
im Bett
in meinem Zimmer
auf einem elektronischen Gerät
Which German word means “rechargeable battery”?
das Blog
der Bildschirm
die Zeitung
der Akku
What is the German for “I don’t like listening to …”?
Ich höre lieber ...
Ich höre (nicht) gern ...
Musik sammeln ...
Ich lese nie ...
Select the German vocabulary item for “glossy magazine.”
die Illustrierte(n)
die Zeitschrift(en)
die Zeitung(en)
das Magazin(e)
Which German term means classical music?
Opernmusik
klassische Musik
Popmusik
Jazzmusik
What is the German word for opera?
Livemusik
R&B-Musik
Reggae
Opernmusik
Which option is the correct German for country and western?
Country-und-Western-Musik
Jazzmusik
Heavy Metal-Musik
R&B-Musik
What does Livemusik mean in English?
live music
classical music
pop music
opera music
Translate: Ich höre Musik auf meinem Handy.
I play guitar every weekend
I like watching TV in bed
I download everything onto my tablet
I listen to music on my phone
Which phrase means to download music?
Die Qualität ist fantastisch
Das spart so viel Platz
Ich spiele seit Gitarre
Musik herunterladen
Choose the correct translation for: Das ist praktisch.
That's weak
That's humorous
That's disappointing
That's practical
What does Die Eintrittskarten sind zu teuer mean?
The sound is fantastic
The entry tickets are too expensive
The actors were convincing
The programme was humorous
Match the German film genre to English: der Horrorfilm(e).
horror film
romance film
comedy
sci-fi film
Which option correctly translates der Krimi(s)?
reality television
romance movie
detective / crime film
cartoon animation
Select all options that are TV programme types in German.
die Realityshow(s)
der Zuschauer(-)
die Gameshow(s)
die Serie(n)
Translate: Ich sehe gern fern.
I like playing football
I like listening to jazz
I like going hiking
I like watching TV
Which adjective means convincing?
humorvoll
enttäuschend
überzeugend
schwach
What does (Der Film) macht keinen Sinn mean?
The documentary was realistic
The film doesn't make sense
The actors were weak
The storyline was humorous
Choose the correct English for: Ich empfehle (die Sendung / den Film), weil ...
I download everything onto my tablet
I recommend (the programme / film) because ...
I started to play tennis because ...
I am not enthusiastic because ...
Translate the sport: eislaufen.
to climb
to sledge
to hike
to ice skate
Select the correct meaning of der 100-Meter-Lauf.
100-metre sprint
high long jump
wrestling match
floor work routine
What does the German verb feiern mean in English?
to celebrate
to decorate
to invite
to perform
Choose the best translation for der Feiertag.
weekend party
school vacation
family reunion
public holiday
Which German phrase means at Christmas?
zu Weihnachten
am Weihnachten
bei Weihnachten
nach Weihnachten
Zu Ostern is best translated as which of the following?
on Easter day
for Easter
after Easter
at Easter
What is the English for das Fest?
festival, fair
wedding ceremony
religious service
birthday dinner
Der Karneval means what in English?
concert
parade
costume
carnival
Which option correctly translates der Festzug?
speech
market
celebration
procession
What is die Fete in English?
speech
party
gift
dance
What does das Feuerwerk refer to?
decorations
lanterns
bonfire
fireworks
Pick the correct English for das Volksfest.
city marathon
public protest
national holiday
traditional folk fair
Translate Es gibt ... into English.
It gives ...
We have ...
It exists ...
There is/are ...
Which German noun means present (gift)?
der Tanz
die Musik
die Rede
das Geschenk
Stattfinden means what in English?
to participate
to prepare
to cancel
to take place
Choose the translation of Die Stimmung war super.
The costumes were amazing.
The crowd was huge.
The music was loud.
The atmosphere was great.
Translate Ich habe Lebkuchen gegessen / gekauft.
I ate / bought gingerbread.
I cooked / served gingerbread.
I baked / decorated gingerbread.
I saw / smelled gingerbread.
What is the best English for Ich würde gern auf einen Markt in England gehen?
I will go to an English marketplace.
I wanted to visit an English market.
I like going to markets in England.
I would like to go to a market in England.
Es würde mich interessieren, ... zu sehen is closest to which English sentence?
I would be interested in seeing ...
I was interested and saw ...
I am interested to see it ...
I could be seeing ...
Which phrase means Next year I will celebrate in England?
Nächstes Jahr habe ich in England gefeiert.
Ich werde nächstes Jahr in England feiern.
Ich feiere nächstes Jahr nach England.
Ich würde nächstes Jahr England feiern.
Match the adjective aufregend to its best English meaning.
boring, dull
romantic, loving
exciting, thrilling
violent, aggressive
Which adjective means excellent?
ausgezeichnet
eindrucksvoll
fantastisch
großartig
Eindrucksvoll is best translated as which option?
impressive
creepy
entertaining
terrible
Which pair correctly matches gruselig to English?
creepy, scary
great, excellent
funny, cute
long, tall
Choose the correct translation for langweilig.
boring
long
romantic
violent
Schrecklich means what in English?
terrible
excellent
great
romantic
Spannend is best rendered in English as which option?
great and excellent
funny and silly
long and tedious
exciting, suspenseful
Unterhaltsam corresponds to which English adjective?
entertaining
romantic
exciting
boring
