Einbürgerungstest in English: 310 questions with translation
Einbürgerungstest auf Englisch: 310 Fragen mit Übersetzung
Practice all official BAMF questions of the German citizenship test with an English translation. The app is free.
The test in short
The real test has 33 questions: 30 general questions and 3 about your federal state. You get 60 minutes and need at least 17 correct answers to pass. The test itself is in German only.
How the app helps in English
310 questions with translation
Each question is shown in German with its English translation. You can show or hide the translation.
Study modes
Browse all questions, see the correct answers right away, listen to the questions in German, or review saved, difficult and image questions and the ones for your state.
Exam mode
Simulates the real test: 33 questions, 60 minutes, 17 correct to pass. The app picks 30 general questions and 3 from your state.
Progress tracking
The app tracks each question (to learn, in progress, learned, difficult) based on your last two attempts. The questions work offline.
Sample questions
Five questions from the official catalog as they appear in the app, with the English translation. The correct answer is marked.
1. In Germany people are allowed to say something openly against the government because ...
- A. freedom of religion applies here.
- B. people pay taxes.
- C. people have the right to vote.
- D. freedom of expression applies here.(Correct answer)
In German (the language of the test)
In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil ...
D. hier Meinungsfreiheit gilt.
2. Germany is a constitutional state. What do you mean with that?
- A. All residents and the state must obey the law.(Correct answer)
- B. The state does not have to obey the law.
- C. Only Germans have to obey the law.
- D. The courts make the laws.
In German (the language of the test)
Deutschland ist ein Rechtsstaat. Was ist damit gemeint?
A. Alle Einwohnerinnen/Einwohner und der Staat müssen sich an die Gesetze halten.
3. Which law is one of the basic rights in Germany?
- A. Gun possession
- B. Law of the thumb
- C. Freedom of expression(Correct answer)
- D. Vigilante justice
In German (the language of the test)
Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten in Deutschland?
C. Meinungsfreiheit
4. Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
- A. You can accept money if you choose a specific candidate for it.
- B. Only people who have never been to prison are allowed to vote.
- C. The voter may neither be influenced nor forced to cast a certain vote and not be disadvantaged by the election.(Correct answer)
- D. All persons entitled to vote must vote.
In German (the language of the test)
Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?
C. Die Wählerin/der Wähler darf bei der Wahl weder beeinflusst noch zu einer bestimmten Stimmabgabe gezwungen werden und keine Nachteile durch die Wahl haben.
5. What is the German constitution called?
- A. People's Law
- B. Federal Law
- C. German Law
- D. Basic Law(Correct answer)
In German (the language of the test)
Wie heißt die deutsche Verfassung?
D. Grundgesetz
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the citizenship test?
The citizenship test consists of 33 questions selected from a pool of 310 questions. 30 are general questions and 3 are specific to your federal state.
What score do I need to pass?
You need to answer at least 17 out of 33 questions correctly (51.5%) to pass the test.
How much time do I have for the test?
In the real test, you have 60 minutes for 33 questions. The exam mode in the app simulates these conditions.
Is the app free?
Yes, the app is completely free! All 310 questions, all study modes, and all features are available without any restrictions.
Are these the official questions?
Yes. The 310 questions are the official BAMF questions: 300 general questions and 10 for each federal state.
Are the translations exact?
The translation helps you understand the questions, but we do not guarantee it is exact. The real test is in German only, so practice reading the question in German too.
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