German Day 2025 Spelling Bee Practice

Below is a practice list of words that range from everyday vocabulary to more challenging terms. We encourage you to use this list as a starting point for your preparation. Remember to pay special attention to unique features of the German language, such as umlauts (ä, ö, ü) and the ß (Eszett), as well as the tendency for compound words to be quite long.

Study Tips

• Listen carefully to pronunciation (e.g., via an online dictionary or language-learning apps).
• Write the words multiple times and practice spelling them out loud.
• Dictate words to each other with friends or classmates to build confidence.
• Watch out for umlauts (ä, ö, ü) and the ß, as well as tricky compound words.

We hope this list helps you feel more confident in your spelling abilities. For questions or additional resources, please contact the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan.

We look forward to seeing you on German Day 2025—good luck and have fun practicing!