Lyrics & Translation
"Wer Sagt Denn Das?" is a captivating German electropunk and hip-hop track by Deichkind that invites listeners to engage with contemporary German language. Its rapid-fire lyrics and socially critical themes make it an excellent song for exploring conversational German and understanding nuanced cultural commentary. The track's energetic delivery and thought-provoking questions offer a dynamic way to immerse oneself in modern German expression and Deichkind's unique artistic style.
Key Vocabulary
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Einladung /ˈaɪnladʊŋ/ B1 |
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Mauer /ˈmaʊ̯ɐ/ A2 |
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Gewinner /ɡəˈvɪnɐ/ B1 |
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Zukunft /ˈtsuːkʊnft/ B1 |
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Arbeit /ˈaʁbaɪt/ A2 |
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Klicks /klɪks/ B2 |
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Graffiti /ɡraˈfiti/ B2 |
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Dummheit /ˈdʊmhaɪt/ B2 |
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Fakten /ˈfaktən/ B2 |
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Experten /ɛkˈspɛʁtən/ B2 |
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Stimmen /ˈʃtɪmən/ B2 |
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Cloud /klaʊd/ B2 |
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Trainer /ˈtʁaɪnɐ/ B2 |
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Mob /mɔb/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wer sagt denn, dass man ohne Einladung nicht eingeladen ist?
➔ Indirect question introduced by 'wer sagt denn' + 'dass' clause + Passive voice
➔ 'Wer sagt denn' introduces a challenge to a common assumption. The 'dass' clause functions as the object of 'sagt'. 'Eingeladen ist' uses the passive voice to express being invited.
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Wer sagt denn, dass Mark Forster nicht eigentlich Nina Hagen ist?
➔ Indirect question with negative particle 'nicht'
➔ The negative particle 'nicht' negates the clause following 'dass'. It essentially asks 'Who says that Mark Forster is not actually Nina Hagen?'
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Wer sagt denn, dass impulsive Menschen keine Grenzen kennen...
➔ Negation with 'keine' before a noun
➔ 'Keine Grenzen' means 'no boundaries/limits'. 'Keine' is used instead of 'nicht' because 'Grenzen' is a noun.
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und sich das Internet nicht eines Tages doch noch etabliert?
➔ Reflexive verb 'sich etablieren' + Modal particle 'doch' + Indefinite article 'eines Tages'
➔ 'Sich etablieren' means 'to establish itself'. 'Doch' emphasizes the possibility or expectation despite previous doubts. 'Eines Tages' means 'one day'.
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Wer sagt denn, ich alles, was ich brauch in meinem Computer krieg?
➔ Relative clause 'was ich brauch' + Verb conjugation
➔ 'Was ich brauch' is a relative clause referring to everything that the speaker needs. 'Krieg' is a colloquial form of 'bekomme' (get).
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Wer sagt denn, dass nicht Arbeit sondern Freizeit unsere Zukunft ist?
➔ Double subject: 'nicht Arbeit sondern Freizeit'
➔ It's negating 'work' and affirming 'leisure time' as the future, not work. The structure 'nicht A sondern B' means 'not A but B'.
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