Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the heartfelt German pop of Wincent Weiss's "Nur ein Herzschlag entfernt"! This song, dedicated to his sister, beautifully expresses emotional closeness across distances. Its clear lyrics and relatable theme make it an excellent choice for learning German, offering insight into expressions of love and connection in the language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Herzschlag /ˈhɛʁt͡sʃlaːk/ B1 |
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Blick /blɪk/ B1 |
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Umarmung /ʊˈmaʁmʊŋ/ B1 |
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Lächeln /ˈlɛːçl̩n/ A2 |
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Weg /veːk/ A2 |
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Zeit /tsaɪ̯t/ A1 |
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vermissen /fɛʁˈmɪsən/ B1 |
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teilen /ˈtaɪ̯lən/ A2 |
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bleiben /ˈblaɪ̯bən/ A2 |
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fort /fɔʁt/ B1 |
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fremd /fʁɛmt/ B2 |
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schwer /ʃveːʁ/ A2 |
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verblassen /fɛʁˈblasən/ B2 |
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denken /ˈdɛŋkən/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich steh hier an den Gleisen, schau dir in die Augen
➔ Present tense of 'stehen' (Ich steh) and 'schauen' (schau), showing ongoing actions.
➔ The use of the present tense in 'Ich steh' and 'schau' indicates actions happening now.
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Dann dreh ich mich um und bin wieder fort
➔ Reflexive pronoun 'mich' with 'dreh' (turning oneself), present tense.
➔ Reflexive verbs like 'dreh mich' show the subject turning itself.
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Ich trag sie bei mir, unsere Bilder
➔ Verb 'tragen' (to carry) in present tense with direct object 'sie' (them).
➔ 'Tragen' is in the present tense, showing ongoing action of carrying.
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Wir reisen zusamm'n, auch wenn Meil'n uns trenn'n
➔ Present tense of 'reisen' (to travel) and 'trennen' (to separate).
➔ The verbs are in the present tense, expressing current actions.
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Es ist gar nicht so schwer
➔ Expression with 'Es ist' (it is) plus adjective phrase indicating difficulty.
➔ Standard expression in German for stating something is not difficult.
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Ich bin doch nur ein'n Herzschlag entfernt
➔ Use of 'nur' (only) with 'ein'n Herzschlag entfernt' (a heartbeat away).
➔ 'Nur' emphasizes that the distance is minimal, just one heartbeat away.
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Wenn du dich mal verlierst in dir selbst, bin ich hier
➔ Conditional clause 'Wenn du dich mal verlierst' using 'verliert' in subjunctive mood.
➔ The clause 'Wenn du dich mal verlierst' means 'If you ever get lost', using subjunctive to indicate condition.
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