Ein Lied auf das Leben – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Lied /liːt/ A1 |
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ A1 |
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Moment /moˈmɛnt/ A2 |
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Puls /pʊls/ B1 |
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Takt /takt/ B2 |
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Glück /ɡlʏk/ B2 |
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Katze /ˈkaʦə/ A1 |
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Straßen /ˈʃtʁaːsən/ A2 |
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Geschenk /ɡəˈʃɛŋk/ B1 |
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singen /ˈzɪŋən/ A1 |
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tanzen /ˈtantsən/ A1 |
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genießen /ɡəˈniːsən/ B1 |
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schwer /ʃveːɐ̯/ A2 |
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einmal /ˈaɪ̯nmal/ A2 |
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suchen /ˈzuːxən/ A2 |
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schlecht /ʃlɛçt/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wir tun es nur einmal
➔ Present tense with modal 'tun' (to do/perform) for general action
➔ 'tun' is a German verb meaning 'to do' or 'to perform', here used in simple present to express a habitual or general action
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auf das Leben
➔ Prepositional phrase 'auf das Leben' (on life) indicating celebration or focus
➔ This phrase is used to emphasize celebrating or focusing on life, particularly in a positive or joyful context
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mit den Lichtern der Stadt
➔ Prepositional phrase 'mit den Lichtern der Stadt' (with the lights of the city) indicating accompaniment or setting
➔ This phrase describes being accompanied by or immersed in the city lights, creating a lively or festive atmosphere
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singen ein Lied auf das Leben
➔ Verb 'singen' (to sing) + accusative object 'ein Lied' + prepositional phrase 'auf das Leben'
➔ The structure combines verb + direct object + prepositional phrase to express the act of singing about or in relation to life
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unser Puls schlägt im Takt
➔ Verb 'schlägt' (beats) in the present tense, with 'im Takt' (in sync) indicating rhythm
➔ This phrase emphasizes the heartbeat or rhythm aligning with music or life, using 'schlägt' as a metaphor for living
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Wir lieben diesen Moment
➔ Present tense of 'lieben' (to love) + direct object 'diesen Moment'
➔ Expresses the current feeling of love and appreciation for this specific moment in time