Lyrics & Translation
Explore Marius Müller-Westernhagen's iconic German song "Lass uns leben" to delve into themes of appreciating life's simple joys and the power of love. This song offers a powerful message of hope and encourages a positive outlook, making it a special piece in German music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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reden /ˈreːdn̩/ A2 |
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Krieg /kriːk/ A2 |
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träumen /ˈtʁɔɪ̯mən/ A2 |
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Sieg /ziːk/ B1 |
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schwärmen /ˈʃvɛʁmən/ B2 |
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vergangen /fɛɐ̯ˈɡaŋən/ B1 |
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leben /ˈleːbn̩/ A1 |
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stirbt /ʃtiːɐ̯pt/ B1 |
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hart /haʁt/ A2 |
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Stahl /ʃtaːl/ B1 |
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gesund /ɡəˈzʊnt/ A2 |
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getroffen /ɡəˈtʁɔfn̩/ B1 |
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Kopf /kɔpf/ A1 |
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besoffen /bəˈzɔfn̩/ B2 |
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lieben /ˈliːbn̩/ A1 |
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schwer /ʃveːɐ̯/ A2 |
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gekränkt /ɡəˈkʁɛŋkt/ C1 |
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Hirn /hɪʁn/ B2 |
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verrenk /fɛɐ̯ˈʁɛŋk/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Sie reden wieder mal vom Krieg
➔ Present tense for habitual actions.
➔ The phrase "Sie reden" indicates a habitual action, meaning 'They talk'.
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Das Leben ist gar nicht so schwer
➔ Negation with 'nicht' to express the opposite.
➔ The phrase "gar nicht so schwer" means 'not so difficult at all'.
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Weil ich dich liebe
➔ Subordinate clause introduced by 'weil'.
➔ The clause "Weil ich dich liebe" means 'Because I love you'.
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Komm, lass uns leben
➔ Imperative form for suggestions.
➔ The phrase "Komm, lass uns leben" means 'Come, let's live'.
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Daß ich mir nicht mein Hirn verrenk
➔ Use of 'daß' to introduce a subordinate clause.
➔ The phrase "Daß ich mir nicht mein Hirn verrenk" means 'That I don't strain my brain'.
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Die Familie ist gesund
➔ Simple present to describe a state.
➔ The phrase "Die Familie ist gesund" means 'The family is healthy'.
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Was nun morgen wird aus uns
➔ Future tense implied in a question.
➔ The phrase "Was nun morgen wird aus uns" means 'What will become of us tomorrow?'.
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