A1/A2 vocabulary nouns adjectives reading

Practice Everyday German Vocabulary - Free Guessing Game

Was bin ich?

Find the hidden object using German clues.

What you're practicing

A hidden everyday object sits somewhere in a grid of hand-drawn pictures, and German is how you find it. In the easy mode you ask German yes/no questions to rule pictures out until you can name it. In the hard mode you read a short German description and tap the object it fits. Either way you pick up everyday words and the phrases used to describe things, without sitting down to study.

Frequently asked questions

What do you practice in Was bin ich?

Everyday nouns and the words used to describe them - colours, shapes, materials, tastes, size, where something comes from. You also meet the phrases that carry those descriptions, so you build the language for talking about objects, not just isolated words.

Do I need to know German already?

No. The pictures carry the meaning, the menus and buttons are in English, and the German stays short and simple. Beginners can play from the first round and simply pick up more with each one.

What is the difference between the two modes?

In the easy mode you ask German questions to narrow the pictures down, so you practice forming and understanding questions. In the hard mode you read a description and choose the object it matches, which trains quick reading. Playing both covers understanding and asking.

Why is guessing a better way to learn words than a word list?

Because you are looking for meaning rather than memorising. Every word you read has an immediate purpose - it either rules a picture out or points at one - and words that matter in the moment stick far better than words copied into a notebook.

What level of German is this for?

A1 to A2. The vocabulary is the everyday kind you meet in your first months of German, and stronger learners can still use the reading mode as a quick warm-up.

Does it work on my phone, and do I need an account?

It opens in any modern browser on phone, tablet or desktop, and needs no signup, download or payment.