If you know these 15 Luxembourgish words, there’s a good chance you already have around a B1 level in Luxembourgish 👀
So today, we’re going to test your vocabulary range together with a fun little quiz!
Now, just a quick disclaimer: this is not an official language test — it’s simply meant to give you a general idea of your level and help you discover where you’re already strong… and maybe where you still have a few gaps 😊
The quiz will have 3 rounds, each with a different type of challenge.
In the first round, you’ll answer multiple-choice questions.
In the second round, I’ll say a Luxembourgish word and you’ll see if you can guess the meaning. Then I’ll use the word in a sentence, and finally I’ll explain it so you can check whether you were right.
And in the third round, you’ll complete sentences by filling in the missing word.
I’ll give you around 30 seconds to think before revealing each answer.
You get 1 point for every correct answer.
Let’s see how strong your Luxembourgish vocabulary really is 🚀
We’ll start with the 1. Round. You’ll answer multiple-choice questions. You get 1 point for each correct answer.
1. Ronn
1. Ech froe mech, _______ et haut an der Kantin z’iesse gëtt.
a) ob b) wat c) wéi
Richteg ass b) Ech froe mech, wat et haut an der Kantin z’iesse gëtt. – I wonder what there is to eat in the canteen today.
Wat is used to refer to what is available without forming a direct question. Even though it appears inside a sentence, it is still expressing a “what question” rather than a yes/no uncertainty.
ob means whether and is used only when there are two possibilities (yes or no). That’s why it changes the meaning:
👉Ech froe mech, ob et haut en Dessert an der Kantin gëtt – I wonder whether there is a dessert in the canteen today. (yes or no)
2. Haut ass schéint Wieder, _______ ginn ech spadséieren.
a) an b) firwat c) dofir
Richteg ass c) Dofir means therefore, or for that reason. It is used to show a consequence or result.
👉Ech hunn haut vill am Gaart geschafft, dofir sinn ech elo midd.
3. Do e Mantel un, ______ gëss du krank.
a) soss b) well c) also
Richteg ass a) Soss means otherwise. Put on a coat, otherwise you’ll get sick. It is used to show what could happen if something is not done.
👉Tommel dech, soss verpass du de Bus. – Hurry up, otherwise you will miss the bus.
You’ll also often hear soss in shops, zum Beipsill an der Bäckerei oder um Maart:
👉Soss nach eppes?
This is a fixed expression meaning Anything else? and is used when the seller checks if you want to add something else to your order.
4. Ech hu vill geléiert, _______ hunn ech den Examen net gepackt.
a) an b) allerdéngs c) well
Richteg ass b). Allerdéngs means however, nevertheless. It is used to show a contrast between two ideas.
👉D’Iessen war gutt, allerdéngs war et ze deier. – The food was good, however it was too expensive.
5. Mäin Auto _______ net vill Besin, dofir hunn ech manner Käschten.
a) verbréngt b) verbraucht c) braucht
Richteg ass b). Verbraucht comes from the verb verbrauchen, which means to consume. To consume fuel in our example:
Mäin Auto verbraucht net vill Besin.
verbréngt comes from verbréngen and means to spend time / period of time solely
👉Am Wanter verbrauche mir méi Stroum wéi am Summer. – In Winter we consume more electricity than in Summer.
Gutt – déi 1. Ronn ass fäerdeg. Wéi vill Punkten hues du vu 5? Notéier d’Punkten a da starte mer déi 2. Ronn.
So this time I’ll say a Luxembourgish word and you’ll see if you can guess the meaning. Then I’ll use the word in a sentence, and finally I’ll explain it so you can check whether you were right.
2. Ronn
6. Aufgab
An example sentence: Et ass meng Aufgab, menge Kanner bei den Hausaufgaben ze hëllefen.
What do you think Aufgab means?
Eng Aufgab is sth you must do because it is your responsibility, your job or because it is the right thing to.
So the sentence Et ass meng Aufgab, menge Kanner bei den Hausaufgaben ze hëllefen means: It’s my responsibility to help my children with their homework
Let’s now practice the pronunciation: Aufgab.
And … in the example sentence I also used the word Hausaufgaben. Et ass meng Aufgab, menge Kanner bei den Hausaufgaben ze hëllefen.
What’s the difference?
- Aufgab (singular) = a task or responsibility (something you have to do in general)
- Hausaufgaben (plural) = homework (specific school exercises you have to do at home)
7. zefridden
An example sentence: Ech sinn zefridde mat mengem Resultat am Examen. – I am satisfied with my result in the exam.
What do you think zefridden means?
In Luxembourgish, zefridden means satisfied. It describes a calm, neutral feeling of approval not overly emotional, but positive.
We use it when:
- something meets our expectations but are not very excited about it: Ech sinn zefridden mat menger Aarbecht.. – I’m satisfied with my job.
- we are okay with a result or situation: De Client war zefridden mat eiser Zesummenaarbecht. – The client was satisfied with our collaboration.
8. Am Ufank
An example sentence: Am Ufank hat ech Problemer mat der Aussprooch, mee elo schwätzen ech méi kloer. – At the beginning I had problems with pronunciation, but now I speak more clearly.
Am Ufank means at the beginning / in the beginning.
It is used to describe how something was at the start of a process, experience, or situation.
It often contrasts the past with the present: what it was like at first and how it is now
👉Am Ufank vun der Reunioun hu mir d’Ziler fir de neie Projet virgestallt. – At the beginning of the meeting we presented the goals of the new project.
9. Oppassen op
An example sentence: Meng Mamm passt op meng Kanner op, wann ech um Büro sinn. – My mother looks after my children when I am at the office.
Oppassen op means to look after / to take care of / to watch someone or something.
op eppes / een oppassen = to take care of someone or something
Notice that: the verb is separable: passt … op: Meng Mamm passt op meng Kanner op
Now you’ve noticed that op appears twice: once as part of the separable verb and once before the object
➡️ passt op meng Kanner op
The op = a preposition and in this expression it is part of the meaning to look after someone/something.
👉Kanns du kuerz op mäin Hond oppassen? – Can you look after my dog for a moment?
10. Trotzdeem
An example sentence: Ech hu vill fir den Test geléiert, trotzdeem hunn ech en net gepackt. – I studied a lot for the test, nevertheless I didn’t pass it.
Trotzdeem means nevertheless or despite that So trotzdeem often introduces a result that goes against expectations.
And at B1 level, learners start using adverbs like trotzdeem to connect ideas in longer sentences.
Notice the word order:
After trotzdeem, the verb comes immediately after it: Trotzdeem hunn ech en net gepackt.
👉Et war immens kal an trotzdeem si mir spadséiere gaangen. – It was very cold, nevertheless we went for a walk.
And how are you doing so far? Wéi vill Punkten hues du vun 10? Notéier d’Punkten a da starte mer déi 3. A leschter Ronn.
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3. Ronn
You’re going to fill in the gaps.
11. _____ ech e Kand war, sinn ech sonndes mëttes ëmmer bei meng Grousselteren iesse gaangen.
D’Wuert ass: Wéi ech e Kand war, sinn ech sonndes mëttes ëmmer bei meng Grousselteren iesse gaangen. This translates here into: When I was a child. So why isn’t it then Wann I hear you asking: majo …. Wann (when) becomes wéi when you talk about sth that happened in the passed:
👉Wéi ech d’lescht Joer an der Vakanz war, huet et all Dag gereent.
12. Et ass esou waarm. Ech hätt elo nawell _______ op eng Glace. – I feel like having an ice cream.
D’Wuert ass Loscht. Ech hätt elo nawell Loscht op eng Glace. Loscht hunn (op) means to feel like / to be in the mood for / to fancy something.
We use op when a noun follows: Ech hu Loscht op e Kaffi.
Our learners seldom use it in our conversations or role-plays but It is a very common everyday expression in Luxembourgish and native speakers use it all the time in daily conversations to talk about desires, plans, cravings, motivation, or mood.
👉Hutt dir Loscht, haut den Owend mat eis an de Restaurant ze goen? – Do you feel like going to the cinema with us tonight?
13. D’Versécherung ________ ____________ fir de Schued um Auto. – The insurance company takes responsibility for the damage to the car.
We are looking here for a noun and the verb which goes with – just as we saw with Loscht hunn (Loscht = noun / hunn = verb)
D’Expressioun ass Verantwortung iwwerhuelen means to take responsibility
Note that we use the verb iwwerhuelen meaning to take over / assume.
👉An dësem Projet muss jiddereen Verantwortung iwwerhuelen. – In this project, everyone has to take responsibility.
14. Mir haten haut eng Reunioun. _____ _______waren 20 Mataarbechter present. – In total, there were 20 coworkers present
D’Expressioun ass Am Ganzen meaning in total / altogether
It is used when we talk about the total number or complete amount of something.
Ech hunn haut Kleeder kaaft. Am Ganzen hat ech fir 250€ . – I bought clothes today. Altogether they cost 250€.
15. Den Hotel war bequeem a proper an __________ louch en am Zentrum.
We’re looking for a word meaning besides, furthermore, in addition – In Luxembourgish, there are two common possibilities and the other one starts with au…..
D’Wuert ass ausserdeem it is used to add extra information or another argument. It helps connect ideas and makes sentences sound more natural and structured, especially at B1 level.
Notice that the verb comes immediately after ausserdeem.
Sou … elo sinn ech gespaant – wéivill Punkte hues du elo am Ganze kritt? Now I’m curious / excited about your score in total?
No matter your score, there’s a clear path forward.
🌟 10 points or more: Felicitatiounen! Your B1 skills are strong, and you’re ready to join the Speaking Practice Group (B1).
📈 Less than 8 points: Our B1 Hybrid Bootcamp will help you strengthen key skills and prepare you for success at the next level.
