Lyrics & Translation
Learning German with 'Angst' by Die Nerven offers a unique opportunity to connect with the language on an emotional level. The song's direct and repetitive lyrics about the universal feeling of anxiety make it accessible for learners, while its raw post-punk energy provides a window into a significant part of contemporary German music culture. It's a special song because it's both sonically powerful and lyrically vulnerable.
Key Vocabulary
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Angst /aŋst/ A2 |
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Begebenheiten /bəˈɡeːbənhaɪtn̩/ B2 |
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Situationen /zituatsi̯oˈneːn/ B1 |
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Kopf /kɔpf/ A2 |
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Dinge /dɪŋə/ A2 |
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verstehen /fɛɐ̯ˈʃteːən/ B1 |
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drehst /dʁɛst/ A2 |
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versteckst /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛkst/ A2 |
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spielen /ˈʃpiːlən/ A2 |
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ab /ap/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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