Lyrics & Translation
Learning German can be an exciting adventure, and what better way to start than with the catchy and unforgettable song 'Dschinghis Khan'! This song is special because of its simple, repetitive chorus and clear, powerful vocals, making it easy to sing along and pick up new vocabulary. The song tells a story, a larger-than-life tale of a historical figure, which can make learning the words more engaging. Plus, the energetic disco beat will have you dancing while you learn!
Key Vocabulary
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horse /hɔːrs/ A2 |
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wind /wɪnd/ A2 |
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battle /ˈbætl/ B1 |
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leader /ˈliːdər/ B1 |
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power /ˈpaʊər/ B1 |
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night /naɪt/ A2 |
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fight /faɪt/ A2 |
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fire /faɪər/ B1 |
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leader /ˈliːdər/ B1 |
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strength /strɛŋkθ/ B2 |
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victory /ˈvɪktəri/ B2 |
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fight /faɪt/ A2 |
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glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Sie ritten um die Wette mit dem Steppenwind: Tausend Mann.
➔ Past tense (simple past) to describe completed actions.
➔ The phrase "Sie ritten" uses the simple past form of the verb "reiten" (to ride).
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Und einer ritt voran, dem folgten alle blind.
➔ Subordinate clause to provide additional information.
➔ The clause "dem folgten alle blind" gives more context about the action.
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Denn wir sind Mongolen.
➔ Present tense to express a current state or fact.
➔ The phrase "wir sind" indicates a current identity.
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Und man hört ihn lachen.
➔ Passive voice to emphasize the action rather than the subject.
➔ The phrase "man hört" indicates that the action of laughing is notable.
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Es hieß, die Frau, die ihn nicht liebte, gab es nicht auf der Welt.
➔ Relative clause to provide more information about a noun.
➔ The clause "die Frau, die ihn nicht liebte" specifies which woman is being referred to.
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Denn seiner Kraft konnt keiner widersteh'n.
➔ Modal verb to express ability or possibility.
➔ The phrase "konnt keiner widersteh'n" indicates that no one could resist his strength.
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