alle märchen sind gelogen – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Märchen /ˈmɛʁçn/ B1 |
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Sterne /ˈʃtɛʁnə/ B2 |
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Welt /vɛlt/ A2 |
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Himmel /ˈhɪməl/ B1 |
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Hoch /hoːx/ A2 |
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schön /ʃøːn/ A2 |
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groß /gʁoːs/ A2 |
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schreiben /ˈʃʁaɪbən/ B1 |
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finden /ˈfɪnd ən/ B1 |
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verloren /fɛɐˈloːʁən/ B2 |
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Reich /ʁaɪç/ C1 |
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Glück /ɡlʊk/ B2 |
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Halt /halt/ B2 |
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Schritt /ʃʁɪt/ A2 |
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Traum /tʁaʊm/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Alle Märchen sind gelogen
➔ Present tense for stating facts.
➔ The phrase "*Alle Märchen sind gelogen*" uses the present tense to express a general truth about fairy tales.
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Ich find die Welt sonst oft zu groß
➔ Use of 'sonst' to indicate a condition.
➔ The word "*sonst*" implies that if the speaker does not look up, they find the world overwhelming.
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Selbst der Himmel ist nicht hoch genug
➔ Use of 'selbst' for emphasis.
➔ The word "*selbst*" emphasizes that even the sky is not sufficient for the speaker's aspirations.
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Ich glaub, die Welt ist nicht verloren
➔ Use of 'glauben' in the first person.
➔ The phrase "*Ich glaub*" indicates the speaker's personal belief about the state of the world.
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Frag mich, wann, und wenn ja, was ist dann?
➔ Use of indirect questions.
➔ The phrase "*Frag mich, wann, und wenn ja, was ist dann?*" contains indirect questions about timing and consequences.
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Der Mann im Mond ist umgezogen
➔ Use of the present perfect tense.
➔ The phrase "*Der Mann im Mond ist umgezogen*" uses the present perfect to indicate a change of state.
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Kopf an den Wolken angestoßen
➔ Use of the past participle in a passive construction.
➔ The phrase "*Kopf an den Wolken angestoßen*" suggests an action that has been completed, indicating a metaphorical impact.