Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the emotional depth of Johannes Oerding's "Anfassen" to not only appreciate one of Germany's most poignant modern pop songs but also to immerse yourself in the German language. This song offers rich vocabulary and relatable themes of human connection versus digital isolation, making it an excellent and meaningful way to learn German while connecting with authentic cultural content. Its clear lyrics and heartfelt message make it special for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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wissen /ˈvɪsən/ A2 |
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über /ˈʔyːbɐ/ A2 |
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wichtig /ˈvɪçtɪç/ B1 |
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Grenze /ˈgʁɛn͡t͡sə/ A2 |
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Träumen /ˈtʁøːmən/ A2 |
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ A2 |
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leben /ˈleːbən/ A2 |
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Hand /hant/ A1 |
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halten /ˈhaltn̩/ A2 |
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Loslassen /ˈloːsˌlasn/ B2 |
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Lebens /ˈleːbənz/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wir wissen alles überall, doch viel zu wenig über uns
➔ Adverbial Clauses with "doch"
➔ The word "doch" acts as a contrasting conjunction, similar to "but" or "however". It introduces a contrast between knowing everything everywhere and knowing very little about ourselves. "Wir wissen alles überall, **doch** viel zu wenig über uns" means "We know everything everywhere, **but** far too little about ourselves."
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Was einmal echt war, ist jetzt kalt. Heute künstlich, früher Kunst
➔ Relative Clauses with "was"
➔ "Was einmal echt war" functions as a relative clause, essentially meaning "what was once real". "Was" here acts as a relative pronoun, referring to something unspecified. The whole clause acts as the subject of the sentence. It showcases an abstract or undefined concept.
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Wer Grenzen nicht bemerkt, geht oft zu weit
➔ Relative Clauses with "wer"
➔ "Wer Grenzen nicht bemerkt" functions as a relative clause, essentially meaning "whoever doesn't notice boundaries". "Wer" here acts as a relative pronoun, referring to an unspecified person. The whole clause acts as the subject of the sentence.
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Denn viel zu grell blendet der bunte Schein
➔ Word Order with Adverbs of Degree
➔ The phrase "viel zu grell" uses the adverbs "viel" and "zu" to intensify the adjective "grell" (bright). "Viel zu" means "much too". The word order is important for conveying the intended degree of intensity. "The colorful illusion shines much too brightly."
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Ich brauche was zum Anfassen, Dann kann ich wieder loslassen
➔ Infinitive Clauses with "zum"
➔ The phrase "was zum Anfassen" utilizes the preposition "zum" (zu + dem) followed by an infinitive verb "Anfassen". This construction describes the purpose or suitability of something. "Was zum Anfassen" means "something to touch" or "something tangible". It expresses the need for something concrete.
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Wenn überall immer alles geht, Ist der Moment nichts mehr wert
➔ Conditional Clauses (Type 1)
➔ This sentence uses a conditional clause (type 1), expressing a real or likely condition. The "wenn" clause ("Wenn überall immer alles geht") describes the condition. The main clause ("Ist der Moment nichts mehr wert") describes the result if that condition is met. Shows a present or future possibility and its consequence. "If everything is always possible everywhere, the moment is worth nothing anymore."
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Wie oft haben wir uns verpasst, Weil unsere Welt zu laut blinkt
➔ Subordinate Clauses with "weil"
➔ The clause introduced by "weil" (because) provides the reason for the statement in the main clause. "Weil unsere Welt zu laut blinkt" explains *why* they have missed each other so often. "How often have we missed each other, because our world flashes too loudly."
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