Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of German music with SDP and Bela B's "Das Lied"! This track is a unique opportunity to learn German while enjoying clever satire. You'll pick up everyday vocabulary and get a humorous insight into the German music scene's perspective on commercialism and catchy tunes. The song's self-referential lyrics and infectious melody make it a memorable and fun way to engage with the language.
Key Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meanings | 
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| Lied /liːt/A1 | 
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| Refrain /ʁefʁɛn/B1 | 
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| Melodie /meloˈdiː/A2 | 
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| Kopf /kɔpf/A1 | 
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| Dreck /dʁɛk/B2 | 
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| Text /tɛkst/A1 | 
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| Strophe /ˈʃtʁoːfə/B1 | 
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| Song /sɔŋ/A1 | 
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| Thema /ˈteːma/A2 | 
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| Zeile /ˈtsaɪ̯lə/A1 | 
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| Video /ˈviːdeo/A1 | 
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| Tänzer /ˈtɛntsɐ/A2 | 
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| Beat /biːt/A2 | 
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| Stimme /ˈʃtɪmə/A1 | 
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| Kind /kɪnt/A1 | 
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| Kontostand /ˈkɔntoˌʃtant/B2 | 
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Key Grammar Structures
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                    Das ist der Refrain, die Melodie ist voll der Schrott. ➔ Present tense for stating facts. ➔ The phrase "Das ist der Refrain" uses the present tense to indicate that this is the refrain. 
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                    Doch nach einmal hörn kriegst du sie nie mehr aus dem Kopf. ➔ Future tense for predictions. ➔ The phrase "kriegst du sie nie mehr aus dem Kopf" suggests a future outcome based on current actions. 
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                    Ich singe irgendeinen Dreck. ➔ Use of indefinite pronouns. ➔ The word "irgendeinen" is an indefinite pronoun that refers to something nonspecific. 
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                    Ich könnte nen Song machen der wirklich was verändert. ➔ Conditional mood for hypothetical situations. ➔ The phrase "Ich könnte nen Song machen" indicates a hypothetical ability to create a song. 
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                    Hier könnte Ihre Werbung stehen. ➔ Use of modal verbs for suggestions. ➔ The phrase "Hier könnte Ihre Werbung stehen" suggests a possibility for advertising. 
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                    Das ist Mathematik. ➔ Simple present for definitions. ➔ The phrase "Das ist Mathematik" defines what is being discussed. 
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                    Und ich Wette bis jetzt hast du noch nicht einmal gemerkt. ➔ Present perfect for actions with relevance to the present. ➔ The phrase "hast du noch nicht einmal gemerkt" indicates an action that has not been realized up to now. 
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