Lyrics & Translation
Experience the raw power of the German language with Rammstein's 'Benzin.' This song is a fantastic way to learn German vocabulary related to energy, substances, and intense emotions through its repetitive and forceful lyrics. The song's driving rhythm and clear, powerful vocals make it easier to pick up the pronunciation and cadence of the language, all while delving into the dark, metaphorical world that makes Rammstein a global phenomenon.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Benzin /bɛntsiːn/ A2 |
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Heroin /ˈhɛr.ɔ.ɪn/ B2 |
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Alkohol /alkoˈhoːl/ A2 |
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Nikotin /nɪk.əˌtiːn/ B2 |
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Kerosin /kɛˈroːziːn/ B2 |
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Oktan /ˈɔktan/ B2 |
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Blei /blaɪ/ B2 |
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Kraftstoff /ˈkʁaftʃtʏf/ B2 |
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Motor /ˈmoːtɐ/ A2 |
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Herz /hɛʁts/ A2 |
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Nieren /ˈniːʁən/ B2 |
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Motoren /mɔˈtɔːʁən/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich brauche Zeit,
➔ Present tense for expressing needs.
➔ The phrase "Ich brauche" means "I need".
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Brauch' keine Hilfe,
➔ Negation with 'kein' to express absence.
➔ The phrase "Brauch' keine" means "Don't need any".
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Mit viel Oktan und frei von Blei,
➔ Use of 'mit' to indicate means or accompaniment.
➔ The phrase "Mit viel Oktan" means "With a lot of octane".
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Es fließt durch meine Venen.
➔ Present tense for ongoing actions.
➔ The phrase "Es fließt" means "It flows".
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Willst du dich von etwas trennen,
➔ Use of 'willst' for expressing desire.
➔ The phrase "Willst du" means "Do you want".
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Dann musst du es verbrennen.
➔ Use of 'muss' for obligation.
➔ The phrase "musst du" means "you must".
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Gib mir Benzin.
➔ Imperative form for commands.
➔ The phrase "Gib mir" means "Give me".
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