Lyrics & Translation
Explore the poignant themes of time and mortality in Rammstein's "Zeit." This song offers a deep dive into the human experience of aging and cherishing moments, providing a unique lens through which advanced German learners can connect with the language's expressive capacity and cultural depth.
Key Vocabulary
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sehen /ˈzeːən/ A2 |
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werfen /ˈvɛrfn̩/ B1 |
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Schatten /ˈʃatn̩/ B2 |
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Licht /lɪçt/ A2 |
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sterben /ˈʃtɛʁbən/ B1 |
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Ende /ˈɛndə/ A2 |
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treiben /ˈtʁaɪbən/ B2 |
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Ufer /ˈuːfɐ/ B1 |
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Winke /ˈvɪŋkə/ B2 |
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Unendlichkeit /ʊnˌɛntldəˈlɪçkaɪt/ C1 |
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Zeit /tsaɪt/ A1 |
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dürfen /ˈdʊʁfən/ B1 |
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Moment /moˈmɛnt/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wir sehen, doch sind wir blind
➔ Present tense of the verb 'sehen' (to see) in the first person plural.
➔ Uses the **present tense** to describe an ongoing action.
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Am Ufer winkt Unendlichkeit
➔ Present tense of the verb 'winken' (to wave) with a noun phrase.
➔ Uses the **present tense** with a noun phrase to describe an action happening now.
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Bitte bleib steh'n, bleib steh'n
➔ Imperative and imperative-like form of 'bleiben' (to stay), repeated for emphasis.
➔ Uses the **imperative mood** to give a direct command, with repetition for emphasis.
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Wenn unsre Zeit gekommen ist, dann ist es Zeit zu geh'n
➔ Conditional clause 'wenn' (if) with present tense, expressing a real condition.
➔ Uses the **conditional clause** 'wenn' to express a real or possible condition linked to the present.
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Die Uhren bleiben steh'n
➔ Present tense of 'bleiben' (to stay) with noun 'Uhren' (clocks), indicating current state.
➔ Uses the **present tense** of 'bleiben' with a plural noun to describe a current situation.
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Das soll immer so weitergeh'n
➔ Modal verb 'sollen' (shall/should) with infinitive 'weitergeh'n' (to continue), expressing a wish or expectation.
➔ Uses the **modal verb** 'sollen' with an infinitive to express a desire or expectation that something continues.
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Ein jeder kennt den perfekten Moment
➔ Present tense of 'kennen' (to know) with indefinite pronoun 'ein jeder' (everyone).
➔ Uses the **present tense** of 'kennen' with an indefinite pronoun to state a universal truth.
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Sonne
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Feuer Frei!
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Amerika
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Keine Lust
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Dicke Titten
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Ausländer
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Engel
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Zick Zack
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Zeit
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Angst
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Adieu
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Mein Herz brennt
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Du Riechst So Gut '98
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Mein Land
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Benzin
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Haifisch
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Mutter
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Links 2 3 4
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Mein Teil
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