Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Tapete /taˈpɛːtə/ B1 |
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Wand /vant/ A2 |
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Fenster /ˈfɛnstɐ/ A2 |
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Funken /ˈfʊŋkən/ B2 |
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Muster /ˈmʊstɐ/ B2 |
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Schluss /ʃlʊs/ B1 |
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Fahrt /faːrt/ B2 |
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Höher /ˈhøːɐ̯/ B2 |
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Schön /ʃøːn/ A2 |
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Fliegen /ˈfliːgən/ A1 |
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Die Tapete löst sich von der Wand ab
➔ Separable Verb
➔ The verb is "ablösen" (to detach), and "ab-" is the separable prefix. In the main clause, the prefix moves to the end: "Die Tapete löst sich von der Wand **ab**".
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Früher waren wir neu, jetzt sind wir standard
➔ Comparative Adverbs of Time (Früher)
➔ "Früher" means "earlier" or "in the past," used here to contrast the past with the present. It indicates a change in state over time.
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Und dann so wenig blieb
➔ Subjunctive II (Implied)
➔ While the subjunctive form isn't explicitly used, the context implies a sense of regret or unreality. It could be understood as "Und dann so wenig **bliebe**," suggesting a wish for things to be different. The sentence expresses the sad reality that very little is left of something.
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Was wollen wir noch hier unten?
➔ Interrogative Pronoun (Was) with Modal Verb (wollen)
➔ "Was" is the interrogative pronoun meaning "what". "Wollen" is the modal verb meaning "want to". The structure expresses a question about purpose or reason for remaining in a certain place.
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Komm wir fangen mit 'nem Schluss an
➔ Imperative (Komm) + Subjunctive I (fangen)
➔ "Komm" is the imperative of "kommen" (to come), used here as an invitation or suggestion. The use of "fangen" is a conjugated form, suggesting a proposal or joint intention to begin something – specifically a "Schluss" (end), meaning to start with an end, or a conclusion.
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Weil es damals so schön war
➔ Subordinate Clause with "weil" (because)
➔ "Weil" introduces a subordinate clause that provides the reason for the main clause. The verb "war" (was) is at the end of the clause, which is typical in German subordinate clauses.
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