Lyrics & Translation
Learning German with 'Klar' by Jan Delay is a fantastic way to dive into the language with energy and style. The song is full of confident slang and expressions that will give you a taste of modern, colloquial German. Its catchy funk rhythm and clear, though fast, vocals make it a fun challenge for learners to pick up new vocabulary and get a feel for the flow of the language. 'Klar' is special because it captures a moment of bold artistic reinvention, making it a powerful and motivating track to learn with.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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klar /klaːɐ̯/ A2 |
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gehen /ˈɡeːən/ A1 |
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cool /kuːl/ A2 |
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sagen /ˈzaːɡən/ A1 |
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Beats /biːts/ B1 |
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Zeit /t͡saɪ̯t/ A1 |
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neu /nɔɪ̯/ A1 |
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Styles /ʃtaɪ̯ls/ B1 |
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Leute /ˈlɔɪ̯tə/ A1 |
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Land /lant/ A1 |
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Mucke /ˈmʊkə/ B2 |
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Sound /zaʊnt/ A2 |
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feiern /ˈfaɪ̯ɐn/ A2 |
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rocken /ˈrɔkn̩/ B1 |
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kochen /ˈkɔxn̩/ A1 |
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frisch /fʁɪʃ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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weil ich hörte die Leute in diesem Land
➔ Subordinate clause with 'weil' + past tense
➔ 'weil' introduces a reason clause, and the verb 'hörte' is in past tense, indicating completed action.
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Ich bin halb wie B-Boy und halb Bohème
➔ Comparison using 'wie' (like/as) with dual structure
➔ 'wie' introduces a comparison between two qualities or states.
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du siehst mich nie in 'nem verdreckten Shirt
➔ Double negation with 'nie' and 'in' + prepositional phrase
➔ 'nie' negates the verb 'zusehen' (to see) and 'in' introduces the prepositional phrase indicating location.
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Denn wir sind am Start, Mann
➔ Use of 'denn' to introduce a reason or explanation; 'am' + noun indicating time or place
➔ 'denn' is a coordinating conjunction used to give a reason, similar to 'because'. 'am' + noun indicates a specific time or place context.
Album: Forever Jan
Same Singer
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