Lyrics & Translation
Explore the quirky and often absurd world of German band Knorkator with their song "Du nich." This track, a prime example of their 'Nonsense Metal' style, offers a unique opportunity to engage with German through its playful and unconventional lyrics. Discover why "Du nich" is a fan favorite and a testament to Knorkator's enduringly creative and humorous approach to music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Wasser /ˈvasɐ/ A1 |
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Luft /lʊft/ A1 |
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Strand /ʃtrant/ A1 |
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Haus /haʊ̯s/ A1 |
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Kopf /kɔpf/ A1 |
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Besuch /bəˈzuːx/ A2 |
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Golf /ɡɔlf/ A2 |
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groß /ɡroːs/ A1 |
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klein /klaɪ̯n/ A1 |
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stark /ʃtaʁk/ A2 |
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schwach /ʃvax/ A2 |
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wild /vɪlt/ B1 |
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lahm /laːm/ B2 |
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Harmonie /haʁmoˈniː/ B2 |
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Koch /kɔx/ A2 |
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Geschmack /ɡəˈʃmakt/ B2 |
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Freunde /ˈfʁɔɪ̯ndə/ A1 |
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Muskeln /ˈmʊskl̩n/ B1 |
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Speck /ʃpɛk/ B1 |
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Apfel /ˈapfl̩/ A1 |
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stinken /ˈʃtɪŋkn̩/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich kann 2 Minuten unter Wasser bleiben ohne Luft hol'n zu müssen, du nich
➔ Modal verb + infinitive (können + bleiben, müssen + hol'n)
➔ Uses **modal verbs** like *können* (can) and *müssen* (must) with the **infinitive** to express ability or necessity.
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Ich hab 'nen Abdruck vom Dinosaurier am Strand gefunden, du nich
➔ Present perfect tense with *haben* + past participle ('hab' + found)
➔ Uses the **present perfect tense** to describe an experience or completed action, combining *haben* with the **past participle**.
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Ich bin ein direkter Nachfahre von Leonardo da Vincis Koch ‒ du nich
➔ Present tense of *sein* + noun phrase indicating origin or relation
➔ Uses the **present tense of *sein*** plus a **noun phrase** to state origin or relationship.
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Ich ja, du nein ‒ Ich groß, du klein
➔ Contrast structure using expressions of agreement/disagreement + adjectives
➔ Expresses contrast or agreement by pairing phrases like *Ich ja* and *du nein* with adjectives like *groß* and *klein*.
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Ich bestimme den Todeszeitpunkt einer Wasserleiche am Geschmack ‒ du nich
➔ Verb + definite article + noun + prepositional phrase, expressing control or determination
➔ Uses the **verb + definite article + noun** structure to describe a control or performing an action to determine something.
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