10 von 10 – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Zehn-von-Zehn /tsɛn fɔn tsɛn/ B1 |
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Bedeutung /bəˈdɔʏtʊŋ/ B2 |
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Trend /trɛnd/ A2 |
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Klicks /klɪks/ B1 |
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Respekt /ʁɛsˈpɛkt/ B2 |
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Selbstbewusstsein /ˈzɛlpstbəˌvʊsstaɪn/ C1 |
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Meinung /ˈmaɪnʊŋ/ B1 |
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Nase /ˈnaːzə/ A1 |
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Brüste /ˈbʁʏstə/ A2 |
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dumm /dʊm/ A1 |
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schön /ʃøːn/ A2 |
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kurz /kʊʁts/ A1 |
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witzig /ˈvɪtsɪç/ B1 |
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schießen /ˈʃiːsən/ B2 |
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fragen /ˈfʁaːɡn/ A1 |
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machen /ˈmaχn/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Er ist 'ne Zehn-von-zehn, doch nur 1,60
➔ Colloquial use of 'ne (eine) and numeric descriptors as nouns
➔ The lyric uses a shortened, colloquial form ('ne) of 'eine' and treats the phrase 'Zehn-von-zehn' (ten out of ten) as a noun to describe the person's attractiveness. 1,60 refers to the height, indicating 1.60 meters. 'Doch' means 'but'.
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Ist ja wohl klar, dass er dann nur noch 'ne Sechs ist
➔ Use of 'ja wohl klar' as an idiomatic expression implying obviousness, and 'dass' clause.
➔ 'Ist ja wohl klar' is a German idiom that roughly translates to 'it's quite obvious' or 'it's clear'. The 'dass' introduces a subordinate clause explaining what is obvious. The sentence states that due to his height, he's now only considered a 'Sechs' (six).
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Als würde dieser Scheiß von Bedeutung sein
➔ Subjunctive mood II ('würde') used in a comparison with 'als' expressing disbelief or unreality.
➔ This sentence uses the subjunctive mood ('würde sein') with 'als' to express doubt or disbelief about something. It translates to 'As if this crap would be of importance' or 'As if this shit matters'. The subjunctive emphasizes that the speaker doesn't believe it's important.
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Jeden Trend mitgemacht, denn sie hab'n Klicks gebracht
➔ Past participle with 'mitmachen', causal conjunction 'denn', colloquial contraction 'hab'n'.
➔ 'Mitgemacht' is the past participle of 'mitmachen' (to participate). 'Denn' means 'because' or 'for'. 'Hab'n' is a colloquial contraction of 'haben' (to have). The sentence means: '[They] participated in every trend because they brought clicks'.
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Ist kurz mal Blitzlicht wirklich so wichtig?
➔ Interrogative sentence structure, adverb placement ('kurz mal'), use of 'wirklich' as an intensifier.
➔ This is a question asking if a brief flash of spotlight is really that important. 'Kurz mal' emphasizes the briefness. 'Wirklich' is used to intensify the question, expressing doubt or skepticism.
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Vielleicht sind das für dich nur ein paar Wörter
➔ Use of 'vielleicht' (perhaps), dative case ('für dich'), indefinite article ('ein paar').
➔ 'Vielleicht' expresses uncertainty. 'Für dich' is dative case, indicating 'for you'. 'Ein paar' means 'a few'. The sentence conveys that perhaps these words are just a few to the listener.
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Während's das Selbstbewusstsein anderer zerstört, ja
➔ Use of 'während' as a conjunction indicating 'while', genitive case implied (Selbstbewusstsein *anderer*), colloquial contraction ('während's').
➔ 'Während' means 'while'. 'Selbstbewusstsein anderer' means 'the self-confidence of others'. The possessive relationship between 'Selbstbewusstsein' and 'anderer' is implied (genitive case). 'Zerstört' means 'destroys'. 'Ja' is used as an affirmation or emphasis. The sentence describes the words destroying the self-confidence of others.
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Erst denken, dann machen, nicht auf Kosten andrer lachen
➔ Imperative constructions ('denken', 'machen', 'lachen'), prepositional phrase ('auf Kosten'), comparative structure ('erst...dann').
➔ The sentence is giving instructions: think first, then do, don't laugh at the expense of others. 'Erst...dann' means 'first...then'. 'Auf Kosten' means 'at the expense of'.