Ich Frag Mich – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the emotional landscape of "Ich frag mich" by Philipp Dittberner and Marv. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn German through its relatable lyrics about love and longing. Discover the nuances of German pop music and explore themes of attachment and introspection, making it a special way to connect with the language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Sachen /ˈzaxən/ A2 |
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versprochen /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʁɔxən/ B1 |
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ewig /ˈeːvɪç/ B1 |
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Kaputt /kaˈpʊt/ B2 |
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Kompromiss /kɔmpʁoˈmɪs/ B2 |
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laufen /ˈlaʊ̯fən/ A2 |
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hängen /ˈhɛŋən/ B1 |
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Kopf /kɔpf/ A2 |
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Hoffnung /ˈhɔfnʊŋ/ B1 |
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Zweifel /ˈtsvaɪfl/ B2 |
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klar /klaːʁ/ A2 |
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fehlen /ˈfeːlən/ B1 |
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zerbrechen /t͡sɛʁˈbʁɛçən/ B2 |
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gehen /ˈɡeːən/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Du hast mir tausend Sachen versprochen und erzählt
➔ Perfect Tense (Perfekt)
➔ Uses the "Perfekt" tense to describe actions completed in the past but relevant to the present. "hast versprochen und erzählt" indicates actions of promising and telling that have already happened.
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Was wir zusammen machen
➔ Relative Clause (with omitted relative pronoun)
➔ The relative pronoun (e.g., 'das' - which) is omitted here. The full sentence would be 'Was wir zusammen machen werden / sollten'. This construction is common in spoken German.
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Ich frag' mich wieso bist du eigentlich noch hier?
➔ Indirect Question with Word Order Inversion
➔ This is an indirect question following "Ich frag' mich". Instead of the standard declarative word order, the verb 'bist' comes before the subject 'du'. In direct question is 'Wieso bist du eigentlich noch hier?'
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Und warum lauf' ich dir wieder hinterher?
➔ Verb 'hinterherlaufen' (separable prefix verb)
➔ 'hinterherlaufen' is a separable prefix verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'hinterher' is separated and goes to the end of the sentence. The conjugated verb 'lauf' takes its normal position.
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Noch nie so ganz kapiert
➔ Negation with 'nie' and intensifying 'so ganz'
➔ 'nie' means 'never'. 'so ganz' emphasizes the lack of understanding ('not entirely'). The combination implies a complete lack of comprehension.
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Du hast mir wieder mal den Kopf heimlich überschwemmt
➔ Verb 'überschwemmen' (transitive verb meaning to flood)
➔ The verb 'überschwemmen' means to flood or inundate. Here, it's used metaphorically to mean that the person has overwhelmed the narrator's mind.
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Tausend Momente mir verbaut
➔ Dative case ('mir') indicating the person affected
➔ 'mir' is in the dative case and indicates that the thousand moments are being blocked for/to the narrator. The verb 'verbauen' means to block or obstruct.
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Ich kann nicht mit, ich kann nicht ohne
➔ Parallel Structure with Modal Verb
➔ This line uses parallel structure with the modal verb 'kann' (can). The structure is "Ich kann nicht [verb]" repeated. It emphasizes the inability to be either with or without the person.
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Wenn meine, deine kleine Hoffnung jedes Mal zerbricht
➔ Conditional Clause with 'Wenn'
➔ 'Wenn' introduces a conditional clause meaning 'if'. The word order is standard for a subordinate clause, with the conjugated verb 'zerbricht' at the end.
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