Lyrics & Translation
Learning a new language can be as fun as the summer holidays, and Nilsen's song "Sommerferien" is the perfect track to start with! This cheerful German song is all about the excitement of summer vacation, using simple and repetitive lyrics that are easy to follow. By listening, you can pick up vocabulary related to school, summer, and feelings of happiness. The song's catchy electronic beat makes it a fun and memorable way to begin your German language journey.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Wecker /ˈvɛkɐ/ A1 |
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Sommerferien /ˈzɔmɐˌfeːʁiən/ A1 |
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Uhr /uːɐ/ A1 |
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Lust /lʊst/ A2 |
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Hölle /ˈhœlə/ B1 |
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Frei /fʁaɪ/ A2 |
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schlafen /ˈʃlaːfn̩/ A1 |
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fahren /ˈfaːʁn/ A2 |
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Freunde /ˈfʁɔʏndə/ A1 |
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Sonne /ˈzɔnə/ A1 |
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grün /ɡʁyːn/ A1 |
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Rad /ʁaːt/ A1 |
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Zeit /tsaɪt/ A1 |
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schwingen /ˈʃvɪŋən/ B1 |
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Fahrtwind /ˈfaʁtˌvɪnd/ B2 |
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Zeugnis /ˈtsɔʏɡnɪs/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Der Wecker klingelt, es ist nachts, obwohl es Sommer ist.
➔ Use of conjunction 'obwohl' (although) to express contrast.
➔ The sentence shows a contrast between the expectation of summer and the reality of it being night.
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Jetzt machst du was du willst, jetzt kannst du endlich chillen.
➔ Use of modal verbs 'kann' (can) to express ability.
➔ The sentence indicates that the subject now has the freedom to do what they want.
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Jetzt kommt die beste Zeit, jetzt hast du endlich frei.
➔ Use of present tense to describe current situations.
➔ The sentence emphasizes the current enjoyment of freedom during summer vacation.
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Willst diese Ferien mit deinen Freunden ins Zeltlager fahren.
➔ Use of the verb 'wollen' (to want) to express desire.
➔ The sentence expresses the desire to go camping with friends during the holidays.
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Hast deine Eltern schon gefragt und hoffst sie sagen ja.
➔ Use of the present perfect tense to indicate completed actions.
➔ The sentence indicates that the action of asking parents has been completed.
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Dein Vater sagt, er sagt es dir, wenn er dein Zeugnis sieht.
➔ Use of indirect speech to report what someone else says.
➔ The sentence conveys what the father will say based on the condition of seeing the report card.
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