Lyrics & Translation
Learning German through 'Quadrat im Kreis' offers a unique window into the language of emotion and social commentary within German punk rock. The song's direct and metaphorical lyrics provide a powerful way to understand expressions of alienation and resilience. Its raw honesty and enduring popularity in the German punk scene make it a special and culturally significant piece to explore for any language learner interested in authentic, modern German culture.
Key Vocabulary
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lachen /ˈlaxən/ A1 |
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lustig /ˈlʊstɪç/ A2 |
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brauchen /ˈbʁaʊ̯xən/ A1 |
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Schmerz /ʃmɛʁt͡s/ B1 |
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vertraut /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaʊ̯t/ B2 |
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gewöhnt /ɡəˈvøːnt/ B1 |
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Mut /muːt/ B1 |
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Wut /vuːt/ B1 |
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Traum /tʁaʊ̯m/ A2 |
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ertränken /ɛɐ̯ˈtʁɛŋkən/ B2 |
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Leichtigkeit /ˈlaɪ̯çtɪçkaɪ̯t/ C1 |
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Schein /ʃaɪ̯n/ B2 |
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ändern /ˈɛndɐn/ A2 |
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bleiben /ˈblaɪ̯bən/ A1 |
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scheint /ʃaɪ̯nt/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Hin und wieder stell' ich fest
➔ Present tense for habitual actions.
➔ The phrase "hin und wieder" indicates a recurring action, meaning 'now and then'.
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Doch der Schmerz ist zuckersüß
➔ Use of adjectives to describe feelings.
➔ The adjective "zuckersüß" (sugar-sweet) conveys a complex feeling of pain that is both sweet and bitter.
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Wie ein Quadrat in einem Kreis
➔ Simile to compare two different things.
➔ The phrase "wie ein Quadrat in einem Kreis" (like a square in a circle) illustrates the feeling of being out of place.
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Obwohl ich doch schon lange weiß
➔ Use of conjunctions to express contrast.
➔ The conjunction "obwohl" (although) introduces a contrast between knowing and feeling.
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Immer wieder stell ich fest
➔ Repetition for emphasis.
➔ The phrase "immer wieder" (again and again) emphasizes the ongoing nature of the realization.
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