Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of German language and emotion with LEA's hit song “Leiser.” This powerful pop ballad offers a unique opportunity to grasp everyday German vocabulary and expressions related to relationships and personal feelings. Its clear narrative and heartfelt delivery make it an excellent choice for language learners, allowing you to connect with the lyrics and understand deeper cultural nuances within German music. By listening to “Leiser,” you'll not only enhance your German listening comprehension but also gain insight into common conversational patterns and emotional vocabulary, making your language learning journey both effective and engaging.
Key Vocabulary
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Arm /aʁm/ A1 |
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reden /ˈʁeːdn̩/ A1 |
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verirrt /fɛɐ̯ˈʔɪʁt/ B2 |
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sprechen /ˈʃpʁɛçən/ A1 |
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schmeissen /ˈʃmaɪ̯sn̩/ B2 |
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Freunde /ˈfʁɔɪ̯ndə/ A1 |
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leiser /ˈlaɪ̯zɐ/ B1 |
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fragen /ˈfʁaːɡn̩/ A1 |
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glücklich /ˈɡlʏklɪç/ A1 |
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Worte /ˈvɔʁtə/ A1 |
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gefallen /ɡəˈfalən/ B1 |
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kalt /kalt/ A1 |
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fühlen /ˈfyːlən/ A1 |
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einsam /ˈaɪ̯nzaːm/ B1 |
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ziehen /ˈt͡siːən/ A2 |
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merken /ˈmɛʁkn̩/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich lieg' in deinem Arm und du redest wieder nur von dir
➔ Present tense of modal verbs (e.g., 'lieg'' from liegen, 'redest' from reden) combined with the verb 'sein' in the present
➔ 'Lieg'' is a contracted form of 'liege' (to lie down), showing colloquial speech. 'Redest' is the second person singular form of 'reden' (to speak).
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Alle meine Freunde finden, dass ich leiser bin
➔ Using the verb 'finden' (to find) with a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass' (that)
➔ 'Finden' is a verb meaning 'to find', and here it is used with a clause starting with 'dass' to express what the friends think or believe.
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Dass ich leiser bin
➔ Subordinate clause in the present tense with the verb 'sein' (to be) used to express a state or condition
➔ The phrase 'dass ich leiser bin' is a subordinate clause indicating the state of being quieter, with 'bin' as the first person singular form of 'sein'.
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Ich hab's nicht mal gemerkt
➔ Using the present perfect tense with an auxiliary verb 'haben' + past participle 'gemerkt' to express a completed action
➔ 'Hab's' is a contraction of 'habe es' which means 'I have it', with 'nicht mal' meaning 'not even', and 'gemerkt' is the past participle of 'merken' (to notice).
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Warum hab' ich mich nicht mal gefragt
➔ Question form with auxiliary 'hab' (from haben) used in colloquial speech, combined with reflexive pronoun 'mich' and negative 'nicht mal'
➔ The phrase is a colloquial way to ask 'Why didn't I even ask myself?', with 'hab'' being a contracted form of 'habe', and 'mich' as the reflexive pronoun.
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